Yanks and Padres talking; Giants may spend

• The Yankees are in discussions with the Padres about Jake Peavy; aybe a deal centered around Philip Hughes and Austin Jackson? New York is also expected to make offers to A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe.
• San Francisco has a shot to become a big player in free agency. The Giants have already talked with the agents of Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira and have interest in Rafael Furcal. Still, we see this every year from San Francisco, and nothing ever happens.
  
• Raul Ibanez is intrigued by the Marlins, and it does seem like Florida would be willing to spend money on a corner outfielder.
  
• Contrary to previous reports, the Mets are not interested in CC Sabathia. His price-tag is just too much for them.
• The Angels seem keen on keeping Mark Teixeira, and they may blow him away with an offer he can't refuse pretty soon.
• The Cubs and Randy Johnson have mutual interest.
• Relief pitcher Juan Cruz could draw a lot of interest in the open market, with the Indians, Phillies, and Giants already being mentioned as potential suitors. Other notable free agent relievers include Arthur Rhodes, Jeremy Affeldt, Joe Beimel, and David Weathers. The Cardinals are pursuing relief pitching more than any other team in the league right now.