It looks like Chapman is going to be called up by the Reds. It will be interesting to see what he looks like in the majors.

After rumors for about a week, it appears the move is finally done. I am still skeptical about how much impact Manny will have, considering his lack of production and playing time of late. I don't think he will be able to help the Sox make up the deficit in the South. Maybe they will but not because of Manny.

"The deadline for offering salary arbitration to impending free agents is midnight tonight. Here's what we know so far…" via Amazin' Avenue

Stay classy Wall Street Journal.

Another link about the perspectives of the AL Wild Card race.

Saw this pretty good write up this morning about the NL wild card.

What Scott Boras's commission was from those that signed in the first round of this year's draft.

According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, Matzek did not attend classes at Oregon today, indicating that negotiations are still open between Matzek and the Rockies.

The White Sox have finally acquired a Solid CenterFielder. All they had to do was *Gulp* take on Rios's contract of nearly 60 million.