Found October 16, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
PLAYERS: Rod Barajas
TEAMS: Toronto Blue Jays

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Some links to read as we watch a couple mid-season signings dominate Game 2 of the NLCS... MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports that the Blue Jays have interest in bringing Rod Barajas back in 2010. As Alex Speier of WEEI.com notes, the Red Sox purchased the contract of 22-year-old indy leaguer Reynaldo Rodriguez from the Yuma Scorpions. Rodriguez has yet to establish himself at any one position, though he has been playing first. MLB.com's Brian McTaggart says Manny Acta appeared to know the Astros from top to bottom after his interview for the team's managerial opening. It's no surprise that Acta knows so much; as MLB.com's Alyson Footer says, he spent 16 years in the Astros' system as a player and manager. Acta wasn't the only qualified candidate. Footer says Bob Melvin was also "hugely impressive."  MLB.com's Spencer Fordin says the O's need an experienced starter and a corner infielder or two this...
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