Russell Martin To Play Shortstop For Team Canada - RealGM Wiretap

Pirates catcher Russell Martin is looking forward to switching things up for the WBC Kelvin Benjamin Black Jersey , according to an ESPN report on Thursday.

Martin will move from catcher to shortstop for Team Canada when the tournament begins next month.

Willingham Was Mentor To Dozier In Minnesota - RealGM Wiretap

The trade that sent Josh Willingham to the Kansas City Royals wasn't easy for some of the Minnesota Twins to swallow.

"He's been a joy to have, kind of my mentor the past three years and pretty much my best friend, to be honest with you Thomas Davis Sr Black Jersey ," Brian Dozier said of Willingham. "It's a tough loss, but it's not like he passed away or anything. We'll talk tonight and tomorrow and the next day."

The Royals will be right back at Target Field on Friday for a weekend series and the Twins return to Kansas City in late August.

"You hate to lose a guy like that, but a good thing for him Greg Olsen Black Jersey ," Dozier said. "A bunch of the guys on the team were really close with Josh. I hate to see him go. Playing for a contending team down the stretch, he's excited about that, but yeah Kawann Short Black Jersey , it sucks."

Cubs Mets May Be Natural Trade Partners - RealGM Wiretap

Many around the game of baseball believe that a trade between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets is inevitable.

The most obvious trade chip would be Starlin Castro, but a source close to the situation says the Mets would be reluctant to give up a young pitcher for the "talented but flawed" shortstop.

New York would reportedly prefer to deal for Addison Russell, who Chicago acquired from the Oakland Athletics last month. Russell is expected to be a Major League shortstop at some point in 2015.

The Mets have a host of young arms in their farm system to entice the Cubs.

Votto Decides To Play For Team Canada - RealGM Wiretap

Joey Votto says his knee feels fine and he's decided to play for Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

Votto got the last spot on Canada's team Luke Kuechly Black Jersey , but wanted to see how his left knee felt after a couple weeks of spring training before making a commitment.

Ground Rule Double Costs David Ortiz Chance At Cycle - RealGM Wiretap

David Ortiz hit a ground-rule double on Sunday afternoon that cost him a chance at the first cycle of his storied Major League career.

"I was going to let it fly if the ball stayed in," Ortiz said.

The 40-year-old also launched his 514th home run in the game, moving into a tie with Cal Ripken Jr. for 13th on the all-time doubles list (603) and surpassed Gary Sheffield for 27th in RBIs (1 Cam Newton Black Jersey ,678).

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