Posted at 12:57 pm:

The Nationals have acquired relief pitcher Brian Bruney from the Yankees for a player to be named later, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

…i feel like the only teams making moves are teams in the NL East…

Bruney was 5–0 with a 3.92 ERA in 44 relief appearances with the Yankees last season.

Speaking of pitchers…

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse believes the Phillies are gauging interest in RHP Joe Blanton, who is arbitration eligible next season, during which he will likely earn around $5.5 million.

In 31 starts for the Phillies last season, the 29–year-old Blanton was 12–8 with a 4.05 ERA.