2013 August waiver claim thread

[G-Snarls]

There will be dozens of these and most will go nowhere but it's interesting nonetheless to see who is still interested in what player.

 

Keep in mind trades made now can be impactful and the players CAN play in the post season for their new team. (Common misconception that they can't)

[G-Snarls]

Rollins placed on waivers and cleared:

 

Jimmy Rollins Clears Waivers

 

by Jeff Todd, Aug 8 at 9:29 PM CST

 

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has cleared waivers, making him eligible to be traded to any team, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Indications are that Rollins would not waive his no-trade rights, however, Heyman further notes. (Rollins has ten and five rights.)

[G-Snarls]

Sounds like Rangers tried to get Rios before the non-waiver deadline and they're trying again:

 

Rangers Claim Alex Rios; Trade Unlikely

 

by Steve Adams, Aug 8 at 4:51 PM CST

 

2:45pm: The Rangers are the team that claimed Rios, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (on Twitter). Grant cautions that claiming Rios and actually striking a deal to acquire the 32-year-old are very different things.

 

12:58pm: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that Alex Rios has been claimed on revocable waivers by an unknown team (Twitter link).

 

4:51pm: A trade is unlikely to be reached, writes MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Prior to the deadline, the White Sox were interested in lefty Martin Perez, right-hander Luke Jackson and infielder Rougned Odor, and the Rangers aren't keen on giving up those players in a trade for Rios.

[G-Snarls]

Yet a deal is made, lol.

 

Yeah, surprised. Why couldn't they get it done in July??

[GD]

Yet a deal is made, lol.

 

Gotta love Bowden lmao.