"Blockbuster: red Sox, Dodgers working on deal that would send AGon, Crawford, Beckett and Punto to LA. Hurdles remain, but closing in"

#Dbacks recall Bryan Shaw from Reno, select Jake Elmore from Reno, place Willie Bloomquist on DL & designate Mike Zagurski for assignment

It sounds as if INF Jake Elmore (@jelmo6) has been called up by #Dbacks. If so, whenever he plays, it will be his major league debut.— Chris Gabel, RGJ.com (@RGJ_Aces) August 11, 2012

The Diamondbacks are trying to pull off a blockbuster for a premier starting pitcher, according to major-league sources. The identity of the pitcher is not known. Towers has the pieces to make such a deal happen – specifically, right fielder Justin Upton and a stable of top pitching prospects.

BREAKING NEWS: #Dodgers agree on trade to acquire Hanley Ramirez from #Marlins, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me. @MLBONFOX

Joe Saunders making rehab start at Salt River Fields tonight.

#Dbacks agree to terms on 2-year contract with right-handed pitcher David Hernandez (@DHern_30)

No other details about the contract are yet known, but congratulations to David and the team for working this out.

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have recalled right-handed pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo from Triple-A Reno and placed left-handed pitcher Joe Saunders on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder (retro to June 17), according to D-backs Executive Vice President & General Manager Kevin Towers.

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they have agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Stryker Trahan and 30 additional draft picks from the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, according to D-backs’ Director, Scouting Ray Montgomery.
The D-backs have signed their first 6 picks, 8 of the first 10, 17 of the first 20 and 31 players total.

"I'm going to be real direct about Stephen (Drew), I believe Stephen should have been out there playing before now. Frankly, I for one am disappointed. I'm going to be real candid and say I think Stephen and his representatives are more focused on where Stephen's going to be a year from now than going out and supporting the team that's paying his salary."