Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Julio Borbon update

The deadline for the Rangers to trade Julio Borbon is at 1pm (Central). Here's what we know so far (with a captip to MLBTR)...

1:04pm: T.R. Sullivan writes that the Rangers were willing to settle on "lower-level guys" in return, but were unable to make a deal.
12:58pm: Heyman says a trade was not finalized, and Borbon will have to go through waivers.
12:50pm: A trade for Borbon is "unlikely," meaning that he would have to pass through waivers.
12:48pm: The Orioles won't be trading for Borbon.
11:16am: The Rangers expect to trade Borbon.
9:54am: Heyman confirms Ghiroli's report that the Orioles, Mets, and Astros.

April 16:
Brittany Ghiroli reports the Orioles, Mets, and Astros are among teams interested in Borbon. 
The Rangers want a pitcher with options.

April 11:
Twins interested in Borbon.

April 9:
Borbon designated for assignment.