* Hal Morris has been with the Montreal Royals since Day 1, but has been
dealt to the Spokane Pirates. Centerfielder Orlando Palmeiro and Hal
Morris are leaving on a flight to Springfield. In exchange, the Royals
obtained Spokane's 1st and 2nd round amateur draft picks.
* Only hours later, Jason Schmidt was told he is now playing for the Medina
Mustangs. Schmidt, a promising young pitcher, struggled in the spring but
has improved tremendously in June. Schmidt was involved in the Randy
Johnson trade at the start of the season.
* In exchange for Schmidt and the Royals' 1st round amateur draft pick,
journeymen Arthur Rhodes and Pete Harnisch have been dealt to the Royals.
Harnisch played for the Royals only last year before being traded to Medina
in exchange for Rheal Cormier. Now, Cormier and Harnisch are teammates.
* Arthur Rhodes has been pitching in the bullpen, but will probably move to
the rotation and replace Santo Skinner. Pete Harnisch will replace Jason
Schmidt's spot in the rotation.
