Hot Stove report

• The Yankees are really stickling about the third player in the Johan Santana deal. They have declared both Alan Horne and Austin Jackson, the two players Minnesota wants, as untouchable. They have also said they will not include pitching prospect Dellin Betances or Jose Tabata, and you can simply forget about Ian Kennedy being thrown in because New York would is already losing Philip Hughes. My thoughts? Hughes, Melky Cabrera, and maybe Alberto Gonzalez? Boston remains interested in the two-time Cy Young award winner, but they are still refusing to part with Jacoby Ellsbury and are instead insisting on Coco Crisp. The Red Sox have also kept their stance on Clay Buchholz. The one player that the Twins want that Boston is willing to trade is Jon Lester. Nonetheless, don't be surprised if Minnesota simply winds up holding on to Santana and then re-visits the whole situation near the trade deadline.
  
• If the Bronx Bombers do not come to an agreement with the Twins for Santana by today or tomorrow, expect them to turn their attention to Oakland's Danny Haren. They would probably offer the Athletics a similar package to what they are offering Minnesota for Santana, but I am almost 100% sure it would not include Hughes. It could, however, be centered around Kennedy. If Haren is too expensive, the Yankees may go for a much cheaper option from Oakland in Joe Blanton. The Mets appear determined to make a push for both pitchers as well.
  
• Cleveland is showing interest in Jason Bay. However, given Bay's miserable 2007 season, how much they would be willing to part with is in question. They have discussed sending catcher Kelly Shoppach Pittsburgh's way, and Cliff Lee is another possibility. Some feel the Indians would include pitching prospect Jeremy Sowers or third-base prospect Andy Marte in the deal, but I cannot see that happening. More likely candidates are outfielders Shin-Soo Choo and Ben Francisco. The White Sox may also make an offer to the Pirates for Bay.
• Giants' GM Nick Sabean doesn't seem too confident that the Marlins will trade Miguel Cabrera, saying: "Maybe they're not going to get something done." Many feel that Florida is now going to hold on to the 24-year old superstar until at least July where teams involved in pennant races may be more willing to give up more for the slugger. The Marlins want four major-league ready players and minor-league pitchers in return, a price that has been deemed too step for each team trying to deal for Cabrera.
• Jim Edmonds would waive his no-trade clause to play for a team in southern California. The Padres have showed some interest. However, if the Yankees trade Cabrera in a deal for Santana, don't be surprised to see them make an effort to then deal for Edmonds to take his spot in center field, as they do not feel too confident in Johnny Damon playing out there anymore.
  
• Pittsburgh is doing all they can to get rid of Xavier Nady, even if it means non-tendering the 29-year old. Jose Castillo will likely be non-tendered, as well.
• The Mets have shown interest in relievers Luis Vizcaino and Octavio Dotel.
  
• How about Scott Rolen for Chris Capuano?
• Aaron Rowand wants a five-year deal. The Phillies and White Sox are the most interested parties, but the Yankees may jump in if, again, they trade Melky. Don't count out the Dodgers and Nationals, either.
• If Santana goes, it seems very likely that Joe Nathan will be the next out the door, but the possiblity of both going in the same deal? Slim-to-none.