MLB rumors, 11/17

• It seemed to be all but a done deal, but catcher Yorvit Torrealba will not be signing with the New York Mets. Supposedly, Torrealba had agreed to a three-year, $14.4 million deal with the Mets, but things fell apart right at the end. It is not known what caused the sudden break-off of negotiations, but some feel it may be that Torrealba failed a physical. The 29-year old had shoulder problems all of last season.
• Contrary to reports, the New York Yankees have not made an offer to Mike Lowell. It was rumored that the Yankees offered the third baseman a four-year, $60 million contract, but Hank Steinbrenner says that is not true.
• Tom Glavine is reportedly close to a deal with the Atlanta Braves. A deal may get done as soon as tomorrow.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers, along with at least nine other teams, are very interested in center-fiedler Aaron Rowand. Although there is a good chance that he re-signs with the Philadelphia Phillies, Rowand may very well wind up in a different uniform in 2008. The Chicago White Sox, Rowand's former team, are also rumored to have interest.
• The Texas Rangers are rumored to be deep into negotiations with Torii Hunter, and some say it's only a matter of time before a deal gets done. Hunter is seeking a six or seven-year deal worth somewhere around $90 million.
• The Dodgers appear to be falling out of the Miguel Cabrera sweepstakes, and their counterparts, the Los Angeles Angels, may not be too far behind. The Florida Marlins are asking for the world for the 24-year old superstar, and neither team is willing to part with what Florida is demanding. The Marlins were asking the Dodgers for Chad Billingsley, James Loney (a player the Dodgers absolutely love), and prospects. The Angels would have to give up Howie Kendrick and probably top prospect Brandon Wood.
  
• The Mets are looking at several options for second base, including David Eckstein. Eckstein, a life-time shortstop, is reportedly looking for a deal similar to the one Julio Lugo got from the Boston Red Sox last off-season (four years, $36 million). Don't count out the Mets turning back to Luis Castillo, either, as he did a very good job for them in 2007. However, the Houston Astros appear to be his most likely suitor right now. Another rumor is that New York may pursue Arizona Diamondbacks' second-baseman Orlando Hudson in a trade, but that is extremely unlikely.