Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Can of Corn win rights to Rick Ankiel



Rick Ankiel has joined Can of Corn after being claimed off waivers. The 28 year old outfielder was placed on waivers Saturday and the winning claim was announced early Tuesday. Ankiel is hitting .375 with 3 homeruns and 6 RBI in 16 at bats for St. Louis. He will join his new team on Wednesday.

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Manatees trade Matt Holliday



The Manchester Manatees sent outfielder Matt Holliday to Mon Keedik on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Brad Hawpe. Holliday, who was named to the National League All Star team, is hitting .335 with 20 homeruns and 84 RBI in 421 at bats for Colorado. Hawpe is hitting .293 with 18 homeruns and 69 RBI in 331 at bats for Colorado. Both players will debut for their new teams on Friday.