Addressing the trade rumors 10-07-10

Yes, we are talking to a few teams, including Tempe, but there is absolutely nothing to the Barry Murdock for Markus Hancock rumors. In reality, we are discussing a few bench players and relievers, nothing more. And we're absolutely appalled at the back page headlines of the Laredo Midday Times this afternoon. ('Dock for 'Cock?)

We did discuss Ki-tong Pei with the Bears briefly, but at the moment we have a hard time finding a fit for Pei in our lineup. We continue to discuss minor league journeyman Randy Brown, though it remains to be seen if we have a good fit there.

We did inquire about the Coal Sox Carlos Hernandez, but with our pending deal with Manchester that will bring in Jordan, talks for Hernandez are presently tabled. We also inquired about Aurora minor league outfielder Wilson Gonzalez, but those talks are apparently dead for the moment as well.

We have discussed Cris Reyes with several teams, though we are still evaluating where we might find the best match.