Thursday, November 20, 2008

White Sox sign Viciedo; Tex and Nationals?

  • The White Sox have signed 19-year old Cuban phenom third baseman Dayan Viciedo to an $11 million deal.
  • The Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, Angels, and Giants are all in on CC Sabathia, although New York is the only team known to have made an offer so far. It has been rumored that the Dodgers might be preparing to offer Sabathia a six-year deal worth somewhere around $120 million. San Francisco appears to be a long shot at best.
  • Mark Teixeira is reportedly seriously considering signing with the Nationals. Washington has not made an offer yet, but if it did, it would probably be close to a $200 million contract. The Angels, Yankees, Red Sox, and Orioles are other potential suitors. Rumor has it that Los Angeles could offer him an eight-year, $153 million deal.
  • Things are still very quiet on the Jake Peavy front. The Padres have had talks with the Yankees, but nothing is imminent. Many expect the Braves to re-enter the sweepstakes at some point.
  • Raul Ibanez is a very popular name in the free agent market, with as many as a dozen (or more) teams giving him a look. The Marlins, Phillies, and Mets comprise three of his most likely landing spots.
  • Orlando Hudson is also drawing plenty of interest, with the Yankees, Indians, Marlins, Mets, and Dodgers all potential destinations for the second baseman. Hudson is reportedly seeking a five-year, $50 million deal. I'm not sure anyone will give him that kind of money, though.
  • The Yankees and Brewers could both pursue David DeJesus. Milwaukee would only do this if it does not bring back Mike Cameron.
  • The Mets are very reluctant on offering Francisco Rodriguez a four-year deal. If Seattle makes J.J. Putz available, they may very well turn their attention to him, as well as Brian Fuentes. Also, Aaron Heilman either wants to start or be traded. So long, Aaron.
  • St. Louis signed Trever Miller to a two-year deal.
  • A.J. Burnett is reportedly looking for a five-year deal. I don't even know if the Yankees would give him that much. New York, the Red Sox, and the Orioles are all interested.
  • There is speculation that the Blue Jays might look to trade Roy Halladay. Unless they get an unbelievable haul in return, I can't see them doing it. There was a rumor that the Dodgers could be interested, but it was quickly squelched.
  • Scott Boras is looking for a Barry Zito-type contract for Derek Lowe. What a surprise.
  • It seems like Houston is trying to move Jose Valverde. Cleveland could be a possible trading partner.
  • Rafael Furcal is conjuring up a solid amount of interest from numerous teams, with the Athletics aggressively pursuing him. The Cubs have also talked to the shortstop. Furcal is looking for a four-year, $40 million deal.

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