Baltimore Orioles: Have shown interest in acquiring pitcher Kevin Millwood from the Texas Rangers. The Orioles are also interested in first baseman Nick Johnson.
Boston Red Sox: Signed pitcher Fabio Castro. Jason Bay declines arbitration.
Chicago White Sox: Shown interest in relief pitcher J.J. Putz.
Cleveland Indians: Expressed interest in re-signing utility man Jamey Carroll.
Detroit Tigers: Looking into 3 way trade with Yankees and Tigers. Involving Curtis Granderson and prospects to Yankeess, Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy to Tigers and Max Scherzer, Austin Jackson, Phil Coke and Michael Dunn to Diamondbacks.
Kansas City Royals: The Royals are in need of catching help. Rumored catchers include Bengie Molina, Yorvit Torrealba, Miguel Olivo, Jason Kendall and Rod Barajas.
Los Angeles Angels: Expressed interest in Roy Halladay if he agrees to a signing a long-term deal. Offensive rumors include signing Hideki Matsui, Jason Bay and re-signing Vladimir Guerrero.
Minnesota Twins: Pitcher Carl Pavano has agreed to accept arbitration.
New York Yankees: Looking into 3 way trade with Yankees and Tigers. Involving Curtis Granderson and prospects to Yankeess, Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy to Tigers and Max Scherzer, Austin Jackson, Phil Coke and Michael Dunn to Diamondbacks. The Nationals acquired Brian Bruney from the Yankees in exchange for the Nationals’ Rule 5 pick.
Oakland Athletics: Type B free agent pitcher Justin Duchscherer has declined arbitration.
Seattle Mariners: Show interest in free agent pitcher Darren Oliver. Looks like they should finalize a deal with third baseman Chone Figgins. Also have expressed interest in starting pitcher John Lackey.
Tampa Bay Rays: Linked to talks with Chicago Cubs regarding a trade of Milton Bradley. The high dollar contract of Bradley is stalling the deal. Inquired with the Blue Jays about starting pitcher Roy Halladay.
Texas Rangers: Reds have contacted the Texas Rangers regarding outfielder Nelson Cruz. Shown interest in relief pitcher J.J. Putz. There has been interest in a trade for pitchers Brandon McCarthy and Kevin Milwood (New York Mets).
Toronto Blue Jays: The Blue Jays have been surrounded by interest for starting pitcher Roy Halladay. The suitors include the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels.
