UPDATE: (5/9) 10:41pm (EST) - It has been confirmed, the Padres have released Jim Edmonds. Not only is Edmonds batting under .180, but his defense is no longer gold-glove caliber, as he’s obviously begun to struggle in this area as well. Edmonds may decide to retire, unless a team decides to take a shot on the aging veteran.

May 9th - According to The Newburg Report, the Texas Rangers have designated first baseman Ben Broussard for assignment.  The left-handed batter hit a paltry .159/.225/.268 in 82 at-bats this year.

Meanwhile, Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union Tribune believes veteran centerfielder Jim Edmonds could have a similar fate with the Padres.  He’s hitting just .180/.267/.236 thus far this year, which is certainly not what San Diego had in mind.

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