The relentless search for relievers continued on Tuesday as contenders keep trying to pry bullpen arms away from sellers. With Thursday's 4 p.m. ET Trade Deadline approaching, some of the negotiations are reaching the crucial stage.

 

Which means we're waiting for one side or the other to blink.

 

The Braves have had conversations with several teams, including the Marlins, Red Sox, Rays, Tigers and White Sox, regarding reliever Will Ohman. But the Braves aren't highly motivated to move the 30-year-old Ohman, who is making $1.6 million this season. He is also having the best season of his career, and is viewed as a late-inning left-handed option for the club in 2009.

 

 

 

Ohman can be obtained, but the Braves will get their price or else keep him.

 

The Rockies have arguably the most sought-after reliever on the market in veteran Brian Fuentes, with the Cardinals, Mets, Phillies, Rays, Red Sox, White Sox and Yankees among the teams eyeing the lefty.

 

Like the Braves with Ohman, the Rockies aren't desperate to move Fuentes, who is making $5.05 million this season and has closer experience. Colorado still has a shot in the log-jammed National League West, so unless someone wows the club with an offer it can't refuse, Fuentes will remain in the Mile High City through the deadline.

 

And then there's Baltimore's George Sherrill.

 

The list of teams known to have scouted the left-hander recently includes the Cardinals, Dodgers, Marlins, Phillies, Red Sox and Tigers.

 

Sherrill, 31, is 3-4 with a 3.71 ERA and 30 saves. He's also under club control and making less than $1 million. You won't find many closers of this caliber at that price, which means the Orioles will exact their price to deal Sherrill.

 

Buyers have been waiting for the price to come down before the deadline, but that time is almost here, and some of the sellers seem willing to hold on to their players past the deadline, especially those that have Draft pick compensation status.

 

We'll see who blinks.

 

Also on the trade front on Tuesday:

 

? Discussions between the Braves and interested teams regarding first baseman Mark Teixeira were ongoing on Tuesday morning. The Diamondbacks, Angels and Yankees are among the likely destinations for the switch-hitting slugger.

 

? The Mariners appear to be holding firm on what they'll accept for pitcher Jarrod Washburn, which may force such suitors as the Yankees to look elsewhere.

 

? Jason Bay can still be had, but it's looking more likely that the Pirates will hold on to the outfielder past the deadline.

 

? The best bet to make a deal before the deadline might be Florida. The contending Marlins have a clear need for an upgrade at catcher and have been leaving no stone unturned in their search to address it. Possible targets include Bengie Molina, Miguel Olivo, Paul Lo Duca and Gregg Zaun.

 

? Miguel Tejada isn't going anywhere unless a team blows away the Astros with an offer. Though it is true that the Red Sox did inquire about Tejada and have scouted the veteran shortstop recently, they were informed that the Astros aren't interested in dealing him, or any of their regulars for that matter.

 

Strange as it may seem considering their place in the standings, the Astros remain buyers, and are looking at adding a reliever. At present, they aren't interested in selling, so you can also forget the rumors that Geoff Geary, Doug Brocail or Jose Valverde might be going anywhere before the deadline.

 

Jim Molony is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Possible targets include Bengie Molina, Miguel Olivo, Paul Lo Duca and Gregg Zaun.

 

 

Worst. List. Ever.

The relentless search for relievers continued on Tuesday as contenders keep trying to pry bullpen arms away from sellers. With Thursday's 4 p.m. ET Trade Deadline approaching, some of the negotiations are reaching the crucial stage.

 

Which means we're waiting for one side or the other to blink.

 

The Braves have had conversations with several teams, including the Marlins, Red Sox, Rays, Tigers and White Sox, regarding reliever Will Ohman. But the Braves aren't highly motivated to move the 30-year-old Ohman, who is making $1.6 million this season. He is also having the best season of his career, and is viewed as a late-inning left-handed option for the club in 2009.

 

 

 

Ohman can be obtained, but the Braves will get their price or else keep him.

 

The Rockies have arguably the most sought-after reliever on the market in veteran Brian Fuentes, with the Cardinals, Mets, Phillies, Rays, Red Sox, White Sox and Yankees among the teams eyeing the lefty.

 

Like the Braves with Ohman, the Rockies aren't desperate to move Fuentes, who is making $5.05 million this season and has closer experience. Colorado still has a shot in the log-jammed National League West, so unless someone wows the club with an offer it can't refuse, Fuentes will remain in the Mile High City through the deadline.

 

And then there's Baltimore's George Sherrill.

 

The list of teams known to have scouted the left-hander recently includes the Cardinals, Dodgers, Marlins, Phillies, Red Sox and Tigers.

 

Sherrill, 31, is 3-4 with a 3.71 ERA and 30 saves. He's also under club control and making less than $1 million. You won't find many closers of this caliber at that price, which means the Orioles will exact their price to deal Sherrill.

 

Buyers have been waiting for the price to come down before the deadline, but that time is almost here, and some of the sellers seem willing to hold on to their players past the deadline, especially those that have Draft pick compensation status.

 

We'll see who blinks.

 

Also on the trade front on Tuesday:

 

? Discussions between the Braves and interested teams regarding first baseman Mark Teixeira were ongoing on Tuesday morning. The Diamondbacks, Angels and Yankees are among the likely destinations for the switch-hitting slugger.

 

? The Mariners appear to be holding firm on what they'll accept for pitcher Jarrod Washburn, which may force such suitors as the Yankees to look elsewhere.

 

? Jason Bay can still be had, but it's looking more likely that the Pirates will hold on to the outfielder past the deadline.

 

? The best bet to make a deal before the deadline might be Florida. The contending Marlins have a clear need for an upgrade at catcher and have been leaving no stone unturned in their search to address it. Possible targets include Bengie Molina, Miguel Olivo, Paul Lo Duca and Gregg Zaun.

 

? Miguel Tejada isn't going anywhere unless a team blows away the Astros with an offer. Though it is true that the Red Sox did inquire about Tejada and have scouted the veteran shortstop recently, they were informed that the Astros aren't interested in dealing him, or any of their regulars for that matter.

 

Strange as it may seem considering their place in the standings, the Astros remain buyers, and are looking at adding a reliever. At present, they aren't interested in selling, so you can also forget the rumors that Geoff Geary, Doug Brocail or Jose Valverde might be going anywhere before the deadline.

 

Jim Molony is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

 

 

Boy, has this list of catchers changed in the past week. Whatever happened to Doumit and Laird? It looks like nobody really knows what is happening.

According to mlbtraderumors.com, we're interested in Gerald Laird.

Possible targets include Bengie Molina, Miguel Olivo, Paul Lo Duca and Gregg Zaun.

 

 

Worst. List. Ever.

 

Exactly what i said! Why would we want Olivo or Zaun back? Paul Lo Duca is ok considering he can handle our pitchers very well and is know for his clutch performances, and im fine with Molina.

Pull the trigger already, Admin! I can't wait another day. At this point I'd welcome lo Duca back. He proved his value in the last Nats series. I know he's older, but he knows what he's doing behind the plate and is a damn good situational hitter, which we desperately need.

According to mlbtraderumors.com, we're interested in Gerald Laird.

I think he's still on the DL. If we're going to deal with Texas, I'd much rather have one of Teagarden or Ramirez.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

Baker has the arm of a 9 year old girl. There i said it. What case can you make for Olivo having a decent arm?

The relentless search for relievers continued on Tuesday as contenders keep trying to pry bullpen arms away from sellers. With Thursday's 4 p.m. ET Trade Deadline approaching, some of the negotiations are reaching the crucial stage.

 

Which means we're waiting for one side or the other to blink.

 

The Braves have had conversations with several teams, including the Marlins, Red Sox, Rays, Tigers and White Sox, regarding reliever Will Ohman. But the Braves aren't highly motivated to move the 30-year-old Ohman, who is making $1.6 million this season. He is also having the best season of his career, and is viewed as a late-inning left-handed option for the club in 2009.

 

 

 

Ohman can be obtained, but the Braves will get their price or else keep him.

 

The Rockies have arguably the most sought-after reliever on the market in veteran Brian Fuentes, with the Cardinals, Mets, Phillies, Rays, Red Sox, White Sox and Yankees among the teams eyeing the lefty.

 

Like the Braves with Ohman, the Rockies aren't desperate to move Fuentes, who is making $5.05 million this season and has closer experience. Colorado still has a shot in the log-jammed National League West, so unless someone wows the club with an offer it can't refuse, Fuentes will remain in the Mile High City through the deadline.

 

And then there's Baltimore's George Sherrill.

 

The list of teams known to have scouted the left-hander recently includes the Cardinals, Dodgers, Marlins, Phillies, Red Sox and Tigers.

 

Sherrill, 31, is 3-4 with a 3.71 ERA and 30 saves. He's also under club control and making less than $1 million. You won't find many closers of this caliber at that price, which means the Orioles will exact their price to deal Sherrill.

 

Buyers have been waiting for the price to come down before the deadline, but that time is almost here, and some of the sellers seem willing to hold on to their players past the deadline, especially those that have Draft pick compensation status.

 

We'll see who blinks.

 

Also on the trade front on Tuesday:

 

? Discussions between the Braves and interested teams regarding first baseman Mark Teixeira were ongoing on Tuesday morning. The Diamondbacks, Angels and Yankees are among the likely destinations for the switch-hitting slugger.

 

? The Mariners appear to be holding firm on what they'll accept for pitcher Jarrod Washburn, which may force such suitors as the Yankees to look elsewhere.

 

? Jason Bay can still be had, but it's looking more likely that the Pirates will hold on to the outfielder past the deadline.

 

? The best bet to make a deal before the deadline might be Florida. The contending Marlins have a clear need for an upgrade at catcher and have been leaving no stone unturned in their search to address it. Possible targets include Bengie Molina, Miguel Olivo, Paul Lo Duca and Gregg Zaun.

 

? Miguel Tejada isn't going anywhere unless a team blows away the Astros with an offer. Though it is true that the Red Sox did inquire about Tejada and have scouted the veteran shortstop recently, they were informed that the Astros aren't interested in dealing him, or any of their regulars for that matter.

 

Strange as it may seem considering their place in the standings, the Astros remain buyers, and are looking at adding a reliever. At present, they aren't interested in selling, so you can also forget the rumors that Geoff Geary, Doug Brocail or Jose Valverde might be going anywhere before the deadline.

 

Jim Molony is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

 

 

Boy, has this list of catchers changed in the past week. Whatever happened to Doumit and Laird? It looks like nobody really knows what is happening.

 

 

 

My first pick if possible would be pudge, second I would want Ross or Zaun.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

 

Actually, Baker had a pretty nice throw last night when he took out Delgado trying to steal second. He's young, he needs more time.

I'd rather have Molina

 

 

 

 

 

..... yadier Molina

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

 

Actually, Baker had a pretty nice throw last night when he took out Delgado trying to steal second. He's young, he needs more time.

 

Baker could have spun around in circles 10 times run around the stadium and still throw out Delgado

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

Actually, Baker had a pretty nice throw last night when he took out Delgado trying to steal second. He's young, he needs more time.

 

Yea it was a nice throw, but then again it was Carlos Delgado running. You can just imagine what the Mets think of Baker's arm if they're sending Delgado

Olivo....

 

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

Actually, Baker had a pretty nice throw last night when he took out Delgado trying to steal second. He's young, he needs more time.

 

Yea it was a nice throw, but then again it was Carlos Delgado running. You can just imagine what the Mets think of Baker's arm if they're sending Delgado

 

I disagree. Baker could probably have chased Delgado and tagged him before Delgado reached second.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

Baker has the arm of a 9 year old girl. There i said it. What case can you make for Olivo having a decent arm?

What's wrong with Olivo's arm? Only problem was catching the ball so he could use his arm, and dont forget, he is a hell of a blocking back.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

Actually, Baker had a pretty nice throw last night when he took out Delgado trying to steal second. He's young, he needs more time.

 

Yea it was a nice throw, but then again it was Carlos Delgado running. You can just imagine what the Mets think of Baker's arm if they're sending Delgado

 

I disagree. Baker could probably have chased Delgado and tagged him before Delgado reached second.

 

Lmao, i didnt think of that. Im sure it would've been a close play.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

He has one of the best arms in the league.

Yes, just what we need, Olivo again. A guy who swings at everything, only hits the fastball, and rarely walks. He'll fit right in.

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. You're also forgetting his below average arm and making a fool of himself behind the plate.

 

Listen, I don't like Olivo...but he does not have a below average arm.

If Olivo has a "below average arm" I can only think of what you would say about John Baker's arm. :mis2

 

Baker has the arm of a 9 year old girl. There i said it. What case can you make for Olivo having a decent arm?

 

Olivo was great at throwing out runners last year.

I can't find the stat, however, so I'm hoping someone like Rab can find the exact stat b/c he was.

 

If Olivo has one strength in his game, it's his arm.

He also has above average power, considering the position he plays.

 

With that said, I do not want him back.

He's just a very dumb player, imo.

 

While I know he can smash a 1st pitch fastball, the fact he ALWAYS swung at the 1st pitch pissed me off. I dislike horrible .OBP's (that's something Olivo provides, as well).

Ok to correct myself. His arm isn't all that bad. He threw out 20 of 71 (28.2 %) base stealers in 990.1 innings behind the plate in 2007. However, to say he has one of the best arms in the A.L is a bit out of line. Another fun fact for Olivo is that he had the lowest fielding percentage of all N.L Catchers .986

Olivo is an upgrade which is all that really matters. Our catchers have been so pathetic this year it's not even funny.

Olivo has one of the best arm's when it comes to a catcher, and probably the best this team has seen in a long time besides pudge. Olivo's main problem was his inability to catch a fastball down the middle of the plate; and then there's the fact that he strikes out too much. But honestly, I'd take Olivo over Baker, Hoover, and Rabelo in a heartbeat.