Brewers Asking Players for Help

The Milwaukee Brewers, apparently experiencing a cash-flow problem, have asked several players to defer part of their salaries until after the season, seeking $1.5 million in relief.

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers asked six of their eight players earning more than $1 million this season to defer part of that income, offering to pay it with interest at the end of the season.

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St. Louis placed third baseman Gary Gaetti on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken little toe, suffered in a home accident. The Cardinals activated shortstop Ozzie Smith. . . . Montreal center fielder Rondell White was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a bruised kidney, suffered when he ran into a wall making a catch. . . . The Colorado Rockies promoted left-hander Mike Farmer, 27, from Triple-A Colorado Springs and sent down Brian Rekar and his 13.97 earned-run average.