From CBS Sportsline:

According to the Chicago Tribune, Greg Maddux told the Cubs he would waive his no-trade clause if he can be moved to a contender. Maddux also said he would be willing to be traded to the New York Mets, a team that was once believed to be off limits.

That's just bizarre. Too bad they couldn't have the 90's Maddux and Pedro. Oof.

the fact that someone as bad as Royce Clayton was involved compels me to comment on what a bad trade the Reds made. Kearns and Lopez for Clayton, relievers and someone? That's like when we traded Mark Clark and Hit Dog for... um... some guys.

That's right, son.

So what does everyone else think about the All-Star rosters? I realized there are no good AL 2nd basemen at all. And why is everyone on the Jose Lopez bandwagon? He's not that good; doesn't walk, low OBP. And does anyone think they should get rid of the 1 player per team thing? I mean, no Royal should be going to the All-Star game, and, meanwhile, any of the 5 AL guys on the Final Vote should go.