Transactions, July 23-24

My Doughnut Hole

One from Saturday:
the Cheaters -- Placed 3rd baseman Scott Rolen on the disabled list. Re-signed 3rd baseman Melvin Mora of the Baltimore Orioles.

And from Sunday:
the Shiznits -- Signed 1st baseman Doug Mientkiewicz of the New York Mets.

Trade Voided, July 22

My Doughnut Hole

The Office of Commissioner Gimpy -- Voided the acquisition of 1st baseman Sean Casey by the Shiznits because of salary cap rules.

Transactions, July 21

My Doughnut Hole

Dave's Diamondbacks -- Released pitcher Jake Peavy. Signed pitcher Zach Duke of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Transactions, July 20

Transactions, July 20

The Shiznits -- Signed pitcher Doug Davis of the Milwaukee Brewers, 1st baseman Sean Casey of the Cincinnati Reds, and catcher Johnny Estrada of the Atlanta Braves.
the Russets -- Signed outfielder Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rockies.

Transactions, July 19

My Doughnut Hole

Jason's Jackknives -- Released infielder Carlos Guillen and pitcher Jamie Moyer. Activated pitcher Curt Schilling and 2nd baseman Jose Vidro. Moved Khalil Greene from 2nd base to short.
the Mesocyclones -- Released pitcher Victor Zambrano. Activated pitcher Latroy Hawkins off the disabled list.
the Russets -- Placed outfielder Reggie Sanders on the disabled list.
the Shiznits -- Activated 3rd baseman Chipper Jones
Tuck's Friars -- Declared pitcher Kyle Davies ineligible (sent to Richmond). Signed pitcher Dustin Hermanson of the Boston Red Sox.
Runnin' Gunnins -- Placed pitchers Roy Halladay and Chien-Hoo Wang on the disabled list. Signed pitchers Matt Morris of the St. Louis Cardinals and Derrick Turnbow of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Here Comes the Second Half! Mid-break transactions.

My Doughnut Hole

And there werent' many. Dave's Diamondbacks, Jason's Jackknives, the Russets, the Runnin' Gunnins, the Mesocyclones, and the Shiznits, who could least afford to, stood pat.

the Cheaters -- Released pitchers Aaron Harang and Esteban Loaiza, outfielder Rob Mackowiak, and 1st baseman Todd Helton. Signed pitchers Chad Cordero of the Washington Nationals, B.J. Ryan of the Baltimore Orioles, 1st baseman Mark Teixera of the Texas Rangers, and outfielder Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians.
Tuck's Friars -- Signed pitcher Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals and outfielder Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees. Released Jose Cruz, Jr.
the Runnin' Gunnins -- Placed pitcher Roy Halladay on the disabled list.
Jason's Jackknives -- Activated pitcher Curt Schilling off the disabled list. Released pitcher Jamie Moyer.

Transactions, July 8, 2005

My Doughnut Hole

A real backlog:
Jason's Jackknives -- Placed outfielder J.D. Drew on the disabled list. Activated outfielder Magglio Ordonez, 2nd baseman Jose Vidro, shortstop Carlos Guillen, and 1st baseman Mike Sweeney off the disabled list. Moved 2nd baseman Khalil Greene to shortstop. Released shortstop Carlos Guillen.
the Mesocyclones -- Released catcher Michael Barrett. Activated catcher Ramon Hernandez and pitcher Mark Prior. Released pitcher Glendon Rusch. Declared outfielder Corey Patterson ineligible (optioned to Iowa). Signed outfielder Jeromy Burnitz of the Chicago Cubs.
the Shiznits -- Placed 1st baseman Jim Thome on the disabled list.
Tuck's Friars -- Placed pitcher Oliver Perez on the disabled list.
the Cheaters -- Activated 2nd baseman Aaron Miles and released him..