MLB Transactions in August 2006
Aug 31, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Kevin Jarvis from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named or cash considerations.
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The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Phil Nevin from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named or cash considerations.
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The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher David Wells from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations; signed pitcher Rudy Seanez.
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The Washington Nationals acquired pitcher Jhonny Nunez from the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder Marlon Anderson and cash considerations; acquired pitcher Luis Atilano from the Atlanta Braves for first baseman Daryle Ward.
Aug 30, 2006
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The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Angel Chavez from the Philadelphia Phillies as the player to be named in Sunday's trade for outfielder Jeff Conine; claimed catcher Danny Ardoin off waivers from the Colorado Rockies; designated pitcher Tim Byrdak for assignment.
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The Cincinnati Reds signed pitcher Jason Johnson to a minor league contract.
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The New York Mets acquired catcher Mike Nikeas from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Victor Diaz and optioned him to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Aug 29, 2006
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The Houston Astros signed pitcher Roy Oswalt to a five-year contract extension.
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The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of pitcher Mike Burns from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
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The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of infielder Alexis Gomez from Toledo of the International League (AAA).
Aug 28, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Tim Bausher from the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Mike Burns.
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The Cincinnati Reds signed catcher Javier Valentin to a contract extension through 2007.
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The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of outfielder Alexis Gomez from Toledo of the International League (AAA).
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The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased the contracts of pitchers Marty McLeary and Brian Rogers from Indianapolis.
Aug 27, 2006
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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder-outfielder Jeff Conine and cash considerations from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later.
Aug 26, 2006
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The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of pitcher Kevin Gryboski from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 25, 2006
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The Oakland A's purchased the contract of infielder D'Angelo Jimenez from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Texas Rangers purchased the contract of outfielder Eric Young from Oklahoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 24, 2006
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The Cleveland Indians acquired pitcher Shawn Nottingham from the Seattle Mariners to complete their July 26 trade.
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The New York Mets signed catcher Kelly Stinnett to a minor league contract and assigned him to Norfolk.
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The San Diego Padres acquired infielder-outfielder Russell Branyan from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for pitcher Evan Meek and a player to be named or cash considerations.
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The Minnesota Twins agreed to terms with pitcher Dennys Reyes on a two-year contract extension.
Aug 23, 2006
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The New York Yankees released pitcher Sidney Ponson.
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The St. Louis Cardinals signed infielder Jose Vizcaino.
Aug 22, 2006
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The New York Mets acquired outfielder Shawn Green from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitcher Evan MacLane
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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired IF Jose Hernandez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
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The Seattle Mariners purchased the contract of pitcher Cha Seung Baek and recalled outfielder T.J. Bohn from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Washington Nationals Purchased the contract of infielder Henry Mateo from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 21, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of pitcher Bryan Corey from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
Aug 20, 2006
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The New York Mets acquired pitcher Guillermo Mota and cash from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later.
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The Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of infielder-outfielder Norris Hopper from Louisville of the International League (AAA).
Aug 19, 2006
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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired pitcher Jamie Moyer and cash from the Seattle Mariners for pitchers Andrew Barb and Andrew Baldwin.
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The San Francisco Giants purchased the contract of infielder Tomas de la Rosa from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 18, 2006
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The St. Louis Cardinals signed outfielder Preston Wilson.
Aug 17, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder-outfielder Eric Hinske and cash from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named.
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The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with catcher Vance Wilson on a two-year contract extension.
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The New York Yankes purchased the contract of pitcher Brian Bruney from Columbus of the International League (AAA).
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The Toronto Blue Jays purchased the contract of pitcher Davis Romero from Syracuse.
Aug 16, 2006
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The Cincinnati Reds acquired pitcher Scott Schoeneweis from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named or cash.
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The Washington Nationals signed shortstop Stephen King.
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The Chicago Cubs purchased the contract of pitcher Ryan O'Malley from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Seattle Mariners purchased the contract of pitcher Eric O'Flaherty from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 15, 2006
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The Houston Astros granted outfielder Preston Wilson his unconditional release.
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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Glenn Gibson.
Aug 14, 2006
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The Colorado Rockies agreed to terms with infielder Vinny Castilla on a minor league contract.
Aug 11, 2006
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The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased the contract of pitcher Britt Reames from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA).
Aug 10, 2006
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The Washington Nationals released outfielder Luis Matos.
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The Baltimore Orioles claimed pitcher Anderson Garcia off waivers from the New York Mets.
Aug 9, 2006
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The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Todd Hollandsworth from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named or cash.
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The New York Mets purchased the contract of outfielder Michael Tucker from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Aug 8, 2006
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The New York Mets claimed outfielder Ricky Ledee off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers
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The Cleveland Indians signed pitcher Cliff Lee to a three-year contract extension with a club option for 2010.
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The Minnesota Twins purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Garza from Rochester of the International League (AAA).
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The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of pitcher Chris Schroder from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 7, 2006
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The Arizona Diamondbacks aquired pitcher Livan Hernandez from the Washington Nationals for minor league pitchers Garrett Mock and Matt Chico.
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The Cincinnati Reds acquired pitcher Ryan Franklin and cash from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named.
Aug 6, 2006
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The New York Mets signed third baseman David Wright to a six-year contract extension with a club option for 2013.
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The Atlanta Braves purchased the contract of pitcher Wayne Franklin from Richmond.
Aug 5, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of catcher Corky Miller from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
Aug 4, 2006
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The Baltimore Orioles signed catcher Chris Widger.
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The Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Javy Lopez and cash from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named.
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The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with pitcher Andrew Miller, their 2006 first-round pick, on a four-year contract.
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The Oakland A's purchased the contract of infielder D'Angelo Jimenez from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 3, 2006
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The Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with pitcher Luke Hochevar, their first-round draft pick, on a four-year contract.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of pitcher Mike Koplove from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Minnesota Twins purchased the contract of pitcher Mike Smith from Rochester.
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The New York Mets signed shortstop Jose Reyes to a four-year contract extension with a club option for 2011.
Aug 1, 2006
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The White Sox granted catcher Chris Widger his unconditional release.
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The San Diego Padres released infielder-outfielder Eric Young.
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The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of pitcher Winston Abreu from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
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The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of catcher Ken Huckaby from Pawtucket.
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The Chicago Cubs purchased the contract of pitcher Juan Mateo from West Tenn of the Southern League (AA).
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The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of catcher Brandon Harper from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).