MELBOURNE, Australia: The Melbourne Meteors are actively trying to get better and make a run at the championship. Reports have emerged, saying that the Meteors have agreed to a trade with the Singapore Merlions. According to the Melbourne Post, the World Baseball Network, and others, the Meteors have agreed to send shortstop prospect Christovan Serradas to Singapore in exchange for reliever Manny Juárez. After a slew of trades for more relievers, this trade takes analysts by surprise, as the speculation was that Melbourne would try to get a starter. The Melbourne Times has reported that GM Bob Weinberg is considering using Juárez as a starting pitcher. While this trade has not been confirmed by the league, Merlions GM R Beadle and Weinberg both spoke about the deal. Weinberg said "This deal appears to benefit both teams. Manny is a great pitcher." When asked whether he would consider using him at SP, he responded "Well, I will consider anything to make this team better."
Reports persist that the Meteors are engaged in talks with at least two other teams about starting pitchers. Many have pointed out that Santo Domingo Palmchats starter Zuleide Rainha seems to be a perfect fit for the team, but there have been no reports about discussions between Weinberg and Palmchats GM Huck L. Berry. Rumors are flying that the Meteors are pursuing Rainha as well as many other top tier pitchers from both the IBL and ABL.
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