1. Vazquez to Mets, Cubs, or Cardinals?

    According to the Chicago Tribune, the White Sox have started shopping Javier Vazquez around to other teams. The Mets have reportedly expressed interest in Vazquez, but may target him only if they miss out on their first targets...

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  2. Rosenthal's Latest: Peavy, Burnett, Brewers, Mariners

    Ken Rosenthal has a new piece up, let's get right to it: Padres GM Kevin Towers is aggressively shopping Jake Peavy and has targeted the Braves, Dodgers, and Cubs as the three NL teams to pick from...

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  3. Baldelli to Phillies?

    According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies have had interest in outfielder Rocco Baldelli for a long time and may look to sign him for a three way platoon with Matt Stairs and Geoff Jenkins...

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  4. 2009 Top 50 Free Agents Predictions: 11-20

    11. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks- Although Hudson has been injury-prone, he puts up great numbers when he is healthy and is a leader in the clubhouse...

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  5. Dempster To Test Open Market

    According to Ken Rosenthal, Cubs starter Ryan Dempster will test the open market before listening to offers from the Cubs...

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  6. Mets After Ibanez?

    According to the Boston Globe, the Mets will pursue outfielder Raul Ibanez, in hopes of adding a consistent bat to their lineup. Ibanez, who hit .293 with 23 HR in 162 games this season, is also being pursued by the Phillies, Braves, Cubs, and Blue Jays..

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  7. Kerry Wood: Future Angel, Indian, or Diamondback?

    According to the Daily Herald, the Cubs are interested in offering Kerry Wood a one year deal and will talk with his agent next week. Wood is coming off a pretty solid year and would likely receive a multi-year deal on the open market...

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  8. Phillies To Name Amaro Jr. GM

    The Phillies are set to announce that Ruben Amaro Jr. will be their next GM. Amaro, who went to Stanford, had two stints with the Phillies before joining the Front Office...

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  9. Ben Sheets to the Texas Rangers?

    While the Brewers are open to bringing back Ben Sheets, they will likely let him walk and collect the draft picks. The Rangers are pursuing a trade for pitcher Scott Olsen, but may settle on a short term contract with a low base salary...

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  10. White Sox Offseason Update

    The White Sox have indicated that they will attempt to trade Javier Vazquez this offseason, despite having two years and twenty-three million dollars left on his contract. Vazquez went 12-16 this past season, but won 15 games the year before...

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  11. Jason Varitek to the Detroit Tigers?

    According to the Detroit Free Press, agent Scott Boras is pitching free agent catcher Jason Varitek to the Tigers. Varitek would be a great pick up by the Tigers, especially because he is in no position to command a long term, lucrative deal...

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  12. Tazawa Race Heating Up

    Japanese phenom Junichi Tazawa is meeting with the Braves and Mariners next week, while the Cubs, Red Sox, and Phillies are also vying for his services...

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  13. Source: Cubs Will Not Pursue Abreu

    According to source close to Cubs executives, the Cubs have no interest in pursuing outfielder Bobby Abreu. Despite Abreu's strong year, he is a Type-A free agent and would cost the Cubs two draft picks...

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  14. 2009 Top 50 Free Agents Predictions: 1-10

    The 2009 Free Agent Projections are back! This is one of my favorite features on the site and I hope all you guy will share your opinions in the comments as well! Here we go:1. Mark Teixeira, Angels- After Tex, the first base market falls very fast...

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  15. Olsen to Rangers?

    The Rangers are looking for young pitchers to add to their rotation, and may target Marlins lefty Scott Olsen. The Rangers have their pitchers on an intense conditioning program, and adding Olsen early can get him on that program...

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  16. Mike Maddux Heading to the Texas Rangers?

    Brewers pitching coach Mike Maddux is set to be a free agent tomorrow and is expected to be a hot target. Maddux has established himself as one of the best pitching coaches in the ...

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  17. Mark Mulder to the Cincinnati Reds?

    According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, former Cardinals GM and current Reds GM Walt Jocketty may pursue free agent pitcher Mark Mulder who he traded for when he was the Cardinals GM...

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  18. New York Yankees Targeting Manny Ramirez

    According to the New York Post, the Yankees may target outfielder Manny Ramirez despite saying they would like to get younger and more athletic...

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  19. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Plan to Be Aggressive

    Angels executives are exploring every avenue this offseason to make their team better. These plans currently depend on Mark Teixeira and Francisco Rodriguez, but the Angels will be make moves this season...

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  20. Pedro Martinez: Where Will He Go?

    According to MLB.com's Marty Noble, the Mets will likely let Pedro Martinez walk now that his four-year contract has expired. Martinez was 5-6 with a 5.61 ERA in 20 games this season, but lost stamina and velocity on his fastball...

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  21. Jon Garland to the Cleveland Indians?

    According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Indians are looking for a number three starter. While the Indians have a couple young starters with potential behind Lee and Carmona, they ...

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  22. Adam Dunn to the Chicago Cubs?

    According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs could pursue left-handed power hitter Adam Dunn. Dunn, who has hit at least forty homeruns in the past four seasons, would make the Cubs a lot better...

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  23. Mets Looking For Closer?

    The Mets are reportedly hoping to trade a couple of prospects for a closer like Huston Street or JJ Putz...

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  24. Possible Matt Holliday Destinations

    Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd said the Rockies will try to trade Matt Holliday while his value is high. Holliday is set make 13.5 million dollars next season, but will be in a contract year...

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  25. Red Sox To Trade Lowell?

    The Red Sox would like to pursue a power hitting corner infielder and will look to trade struggling veteran Mike Lowell. Lowell hit .274 with 17 HR in 113 games, a year after hitting ...

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