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MLB Trade Rumors: All the Latest Whispers, News and Speculation

In his latest blog (insider subscription required), Buster Olney of ESPN.com ranks nine starting pitchers that could be available in a very limited trade market. Two Chicago Cubs pitchers lead the way with Scott Feldman at the top and Matt Garza right behind him.

Mark Teahen Granted Release From D'Backs

• Mark Teahen has asked for and been granted his release from the Diamondbacks and is a free agent, MLBTR has learned.  The versatile veteran played in the Majors from 2005-11, compiling a .264/.327/.409 line for the Royals, White Sox, and Blue Jays.

Latest On Nationals, Mike Rizzo

In an April 29th poll of over 28,000 MLBTR readers, 3,25% voted for the Nationals' Mike Rizzo as the best GM in baseball.  That placed Rizzo 13th overall; only Billy Beane received more than 9% of the vote.  A few days prior, the Nationals had exercised Rizzo's 2014 club option.

MLBTR Originals

• Tim Dierkes updated MLBTR's 2014 Free Agent Power Rankings. Robinson Cano is still the top ranked free agent, but eight of the nine other positions changed hands.

NL Central Notes: Hart, Choo, Arroyo, Cardinals

Brewers GM Doug Melvin indirectly shed some light on the philosophical differences which led to trading Brett Lawrie to the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays Claim Thad Weber

The Blue Jays have announced they have claimed right-hander Thad Weber off waivers from the Padres and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. To make room for Weber on the 40-man roster, the team transferred right-hander Sergio Santos to the 60-day disabled list.

Minor Moves: Wilson, Beimel, Parraz, Velazquez, Bell

• The Padres signed outfielder Mike Wilson to a minor-league deal, according to MLB.com's transactions page.
  
  The former Mariners prospect hit .239/.343/.452 for Triple-A Tacoma last year.
  
  He has 27 career big-league at bats.

Yankees Acquire Reid Brignac

The Rockies have traded utility infielder Reid Brignac to the Yankees, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Heyman adds (via Twitter) that the Rockies will receive $75,000 cash in the deal. Brignac was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday.

Padres Don't Intend To Trade Chase Headley

There's been plenty of speculation that the Padres will trade Chase Headley this July after he stated his unwillingness to negotiate an extension mid-season, but Jon Heyman of CBS Sports writes that the team still has no intentions of moving him.

Astros Open To Extension With Jose Altuve

The Astros have trimmed payroll to unheard of levels for today's game over the past year as they look to rebuild their franchise, but it appears that they're not afraid to spend if it meant keeping Jose Altuve around long-term. General manager Jeff Luhnow told Brian T.