Here's a look at the recent transactions processed to date: American League Boston: Optioned RHP Daniel Bard to Portland. Cleveland: Optioned LHP Scott Barnes to Columbus. Kansas City: Optioned LHP Will Smith to Omaha. LA Angels: Traded C Chris Snyder to Baltimore for RHP Rob Delaney. Oakland: Recalled RHP Dan Straily from Sacramento. Optioned RHP Jesse Chavez to Sacramento. Toronto: Announced LHP Aaron Laffey refused an outright assignment to Buffalo and elected to become a free agent. National League Cincinnati: Placed OF Chris Heisey on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Donald Lutz from Pensacola. Washington: Activated C Wilson Ramos from the 15-day DL. Until then see ya at the park! -- Joe Boesch
A Diary of America’s Game