Friday, October 31, 2008

Burrell rejects offer; Ordonez on the block

  • Pat Burrell reportedly turned down a two-year, $22 million offer from the Phillies. Looks like he'll be saying goodbye to Philadelphia.
  • It's rumored that Ken Griffey Jr. could end his career back in Seattle.
  • The White Sox will try to move Javier Vazquez in the off-season. They will also look at middle infielders such as Brian Roberts and Orlando Hudson. Chone Figgins is another name that has been tossed around. If you remember, there was a rumor that Chicago was considering dealing Joe Crede to the Angels for Figgins not too long ago.
  • Rumors are flying around about Magglio Ordonez, with some suggesting he could end up with one of the New York teams.
  • One bizarre rumor today: Ian Kennedy for Willy Taveras. And to think Kennedy was being included as one of the centerpieces of a potential Johan Santana deal last off-season.
  • Baltimore is aggressively searching the market for a shortstop, with names like Rafael Furcal, Orlando Cabrera, and Edgar Renteria surfacing. J.J. Hardy could also be an option if the Brewers decide to trade him.
  • Not only is Milwaukee prepared to make CC Sabathia a huge offer, but it also appears that they are going to submit one to Ben Sheets, as well. I expect them to re-sign one of them, most likely Sabathia.
  • Due to the Rangers' ridiculous surplus of catchers, they are looking to deal one of their backstops. Gerald Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia have been mentioned in several trade rumors, and Max Ramirez and Taylor Teagarden are likely on the block, as well. Of those four, I like Ramirez the best. The Marlins might offer up Scott Olsen for all except Laird, and the Red Sox could be in the market for one of them, as well. Texas is also considering dealing Hank Blalock. The Yankees are in search of a first baseman; maybe they contact GM Jon Daniels about Blalock's services.
  • The Yanks will offer Bobby Abreu arbitration. In this case, New York would either sign him to a one-year deal or receive two draft picks if he signs elsewhere. Abreu is reportedly looking for a three-year contract.

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