Around the majors…

4. June 2008 by gchacko.

Braves pitcher John Smoltz will have season-ending shoulder surgery, but he hopes to return next year, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Rockies could move closer to dealing slugger Matt Holliday if they aren’t able to come to terms on a contract extension, according to a report in The Denver Post.

Jorge Posada could return to the lineup for the Yankees on either Wednesday or Thursday, according to The New York Post.

According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, third baseman Bill Hall would prefer to be traded. He’s unhappy about losing playing time to Russell Branyan, and believes his willingness to switch positions in each of the last two seasons should’ve bought him more latitude.

Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson has “fallen out of favor with some in the organization.” Rosenthal believes he’d be a hot commodity if fired.

Paul Hagen is reporting that the Mets are interested in acquiring a first baseman and/or a corner outfielder. Hagen says that Omar Minaya is rumored to be interested in Kevin Millar, Jason Bay and Xavier Nady.

Keep an eye on the Yankees’ interest in Brian Fuentes, whom they have liked for years. New York needs a reliable late-inning setup man to replace Joba Chamberlain, who joins the rotation Tuesday.

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