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Padilla Waiver Watch

Posted on June 5th, 2009 12:18pm by Mike Hindman
Filed under Baseball, Breaking News, Mighty MJH, Starting rotation, Texas Rangers

With the deadline for clubs to place a waiver claim on Vicente Padilla having passed just a few minutes ago, it appears that Padilla remains property of the Texas Rangers.

Rangers GM Jon Daniels said the club would make no comments about whether a player was placed on waivers or cleared.

Assuming he cleared, the Rangers now have the option of assigning Padilla to the minor leagues and should they do so, Padilla would have the option of refusing the assignment and taking free agency. More likely, however, Padilla will simply stay in the Rangers rotation.

UPDATE: More than an hour after the deadline has passed, I believe it is safe to assume Padilla has cleared waivers. The Rangers are listing him as their probable starter for Sunday’s game at Boston. Daniels declined to comment on whether this week’s move has prompted interest from other clubs. Atlanta, however, is reportedly looking to upgrade its starting pitching and has been researching Boston RHP Brad Penny. – Evan Grant

5 Comments to “Padilla Waiver Watch”

JustSaying @ June 5th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

This appears to be just a bitchslap non-event
Jon @ June 5th, 2009 at 2:03 pm

“With the deadline for clubs to place a waiver claim on Vicente Padilla having passed just a few minutes ago, it appears that Padilla remains property of the Texas Rangers.”

Surprise, surprise, surprise!
— Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”
Question @ June 5th, 2009 at 2:11 pm

Just wondering – if he clears waivers now, is it good for the whole year? (So he could be traded in August?)
djcahill @ June 5th, 2009 at 3:22 pm

No, a new Waiver period starts August 1st. He would have to clear during that waiver period.
NTC-Brendan @ June 5th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

I still don’t see how VP fits into the clubhouse after being dangled as bait. I seriously doubt his teammates were happy with his act before. If he pouts or has anything resembling a chip on his shoulder after this then it could end very ugly.

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