http://www.mlbrumors.org Tue, 13 May 2008 20:15:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Willie Randolph turned defensive Tuesday when asked if Aaron HeilmanAaron Heilman was showing the effects of too much use. Heilman wasn't called on in the 8-1 loss to the Cubs, but that was a rarity. The right-hander began the day leading the NL in relief appearances (12) and among the league leaders ... http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/randolph-says-heilman-is-not-overused Pedro Martinez, sidelined since April 1 by a strained left hamstring, is about two weeks away from throwing off the mound again after being examined by team doctors Monday in New York. Although that prognosis was encouraging, the New York Mets still plan to be cautious with Martinez. He remains ... http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/pedro-el-duque-no-closer-to-returning-to-mets Pick a Carlos, either Carlos.Thanks in large part to both, the New York Mets ' offense has become a lifeless mess. A getaway-day lineup Tuesday that was minus three starters combined with two bungled defensive plays and more bullpen misery were obvious factors in an 8-1 loss to the streaking ... http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/carlos-and-carlos-hampering-mets-offensively Alex Rodriguez plans to rejoin the New York Yankees tomorrow. When he plays, however, isn't known. According to Joe Girardi, Rodriguez made it from New York to Miami "in the nick of time" Monday night for the birth of his second daughter, whose name wasn't announced. Since Rodriguez is nursing ... http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/a-rod-could-be-back-thursday-but-will-he-play If the Oakland A's are considering bringing Frank Thomas back into the fold, manager Bob Geren isn't saying according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Thomas, released by the Blue Jays on Sunday, played with Oakland in 2006. The team reportedly is considering bringing back the 39-year-old as a designated hitter.Asked ... http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/if-as-have-interest-in-thomas-they-arent-saying-so The Pirates will not rule out buying out the contract of starter Matt Morris or any other player if… ReadRead Comments http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/pirates-may-buy-out-morris Though the Red Sox have done a great deal to remake the image of Fenway Park in recent years,… ReadRead Comments http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/hunter-reveals-racist-fenway-taunts Albert Pujols admitted his patience is wearing thin. Brewers reliever Salomon Torres paid Pujols the… ReadRead Comments http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/walks-wearing-thin-on-pujols Tigers manager Jim Leyland unveiled a big infield surprise. He announced that Miguel Cabrera and… ReadRead Comments http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/detroits-shocking-infield-swap With the awarding of a demolition contract by the city, the debate over old Tiger Stadium is… ReadRead Comments http://www.mlbrumors.org/rumors/last-days-for-tiger-stadium