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The Rockies have told catcher Yorvit Torrealba they would be willing to listen to trade offers for him since he has lost his starting job to Chris Iannetta. The problem is finding a match. Torrealba, who has not demanded a deal, has approximately $5.3 million remaining on a two-year contract signed last winter. The Marlins, who open a four-game series at Coors Field tonight, are seeking a veteran catcher and pursued Torrealba as a free agent. "I am not playing every day like I want to, but I feel like I am taking advantage of the opportunities I am getting," Torrealba said.

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July 3, 2008  02:45 PM ET
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Wouldn't 5.3 mill double the Marlin's payroll???

July 3, 2008  02:52 PM ET
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That Marlins were only interested because they thought his salary was $5.3 Thousand......

July 3, 2008  05:00 PM ET
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What a difference a year makes. Last fall, the Mets were pursuing this guy. Now, his own team doesn't want him.

July 3, 2008  05:33 PM ET
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What are the Rockies doing?

July 3, 2008  06:11 PM ET
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Good, get him outta here. Iannetta would be an All-Star this season if he had been the every day guy from the outset. Torrealba is good at blocking balls, but he can't throw anyone out, and he can't hit, except for a few games a month. He knows how to handle a pitching staff though. Iannetta is just a better player.

July 3, 2008  07:53 PM ET
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Yorvit? A strange name that is.

July 3, 2008  07:53 PM ET
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Simple names like Han, Luke, Yoda, Boba, and Greedo are much better.

July 3, 2008  09:53 PM ET
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Don't forget Lando and Jabba, Yoda. ;)

July 3, 2008  10:23 PM ET
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bubba and jango r pretty cool too

 
July 4, 2008  11:00 AM ET
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The truth.

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