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Soler was promoted to Peoria today. Skipped Boise outright.

Vitters would be a heckuva player if he could just improve his defense. Was at the I-Cubs game last night and he scalded a line drive to short that about knocked the guy on his rear. Short hopped the SS, who had no chance after that - it looked like the SS was afraid of the ball with the way...

You're right, that's my bad. Completely overlooked Boise.

In keeping with the minor league theme of the last few posts, Jorge Soler stole home last night in AZL game........on a pickoff. Pitcher threw to first for a pick-off, Soler took off from third. I'd be surprised if he isn't moved up to Peoria in the next couple weeks.

I was as ticked off at Dempster as anyone about the whole Atlanta thing, but the more I've thought about it I've calmed down some. He earned those rights, they weren't granted via no-trade in his contract. They were earned by him. My anger was more towards the possibility of getting Delgado...

According to Callis, Law, Badler, Goldstein, etc., the Cubs may have gotten that solid 3b piece in the return from the rangers - Villanueva. Another name to watch w/ regards to 3b is Jeimer Candelario - he's been killing the ball at Boise (although it is a small sample - 163 at bats). But he's...

Wellington Castillo is hardly a retread. Coleman and Cardenas, yes. But not Castillo. This is what happens when moves are made, guys are going to get called up to see what they have. Except Coleman, he is just an arm. Vitters will more than likely be up in a few weeks, as will Jackson more...

Garza is not on the DL, nor will be passed through waivers. He wouldn't make it through before being claimed. Garza's best chance of being dealt will be this offseason, probably during the winter meetings. He will still be highly coveted then.

Vizcaino was one of the Braves' untouchables last year. Had TJ surgery in spring training. If he can regain form from that, it would be a helluva return for Maholm and Reed. This trade could work out very well for Chicago in the long term. Also looks like the Reds and Blue Jays are...

You don't believe Dempster made it personal by basically saying the Dodgers would be the only team he'd waive his rights for? Because that is exactly what he is doing.

Atlanta moving on. Dodgers deal not close. Cubs plan on keeping him, making qualifying offer for draft compensation, and moving on. I have to admit, this whole deal has really caused me to sour a little on Dempster. He said a week and a half ago ATL would be a place he'd go, but LAD was...

You've got to be kidding me. Delgado alone is worth it.

Fans will be disappointed because they have an elevated view of Dempster based on his performance this year. Jayson Stark of ESPN is a solid writer, and I'm a big fan of his Friday Rumblings & Grumblings column. Here is a snippet from today's R&G column mentioning other GM's view on Dempster...

Incorrect on Jones. Baltimore extended him in May through 2018.

Correct. They don't lose a pick, but will be taxed about $280k due to the overage. Big deal.