National League Winter Baseball Meetings Summary in 60 seconds
ByArizona Diamondbacks: 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. Shown interest in second baseman Adam Kennedy.
Atlanta Braves: Type A free agent pitcher Michael Gonzalez turns down arbitration. Relief pitcher and type A free agent Rafael Soriano accepts arbitration. The Braves are also pushing hard to trade pitcher Derek Lowe.
Chicago Cubs: Pitcher Braden Looper is interested in returning to the Cubs. They are also trying to deal troublesome outfielding Milton Bradley – possibly to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Cincinnati Reds: Reds are trying to re-sign outfielder Laynce Nix. Reds have contacted the Texas Rangers regarding outfielder Nelson Cruz.
Colorado Rockies: Pitcher Jason Marquis turns down arbitration. Type A reliever Rafael Betancourt has accepted arbitration. Rockies have offered multi-year deals to closer Huston Street, infielder Clint Barmes and catcher Chris Iannetta. Rockies are interested in free agent catcher Miguel Olivo. Interested in free agent reliever Kevin Gregg.
Florida Marlins: Have received interest in outfielder Cody Ross. There has been a lot of interest from as many as 10 teams in pitcher Matt Lindstrom. The Dodgers have talked to the Marlins regarding utility man Alfredo Amezaga.
Houston Astros: Type A free agent pitcher Jose Valverde has turned down arbitration.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Had conversations with Blue Jays regarding starting pitcher Roy Halladay. Inquired with the Florida Marlins about utility man Alfredo Amezaga. Possibly shopping set-up man George Sherrill. Had lengthy talks with Brad Ausmus. May offer manager Joe Torre a 1 year extension.
Milwaukee Brewers: Discussing a trade with the New York Mets involving John Maine and Corey Hart. Brewers are ready to sign Randy Wolf to a 3 year deal. Claimed infielding Luis Cruz off waivers from Pirates. Interested in free agent left hander Doug Davis.
New York Mets: Discussing a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers involving John Maine and Corey Hart. Met’s have been mentioned as a candidate for starting pitcher John Lackey, but they may not want to offer a long term contract. They also have discussed the acquisition of Kevin Millwood from the Rangers. Discussing possible with catcher Bengie Molina. Molina wants a multi-year deal, but most teams have been offering only a 1 year deal. Mets inquired on free agent pitcher Kelvim Escobar. Mets rumored to be interested in first baseman Nick Johnson. Shown interest in second baseman Adam Kennedy
Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies have been shopping starting pitcher and arbitration-eligible pitcher Joe Blanton. Interested in Type B free agent pitcher Brandon Lyon.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Multiple teams are interested in catcher Ryan Doumit.
San Diego Padres: Have strong interest in signing Reed Johnson.
San Francisco Giants: Pursuing free agent and former Kansas City catcher Miguel Olivo. Rumored to be interested in first baseman Nick Johnson. Have shown interest in Dan Uggla. Been linked in the pursuit of free agent catcher Brad Ausmus.
St. Louis Cardinals: Signed starting pitcher Brad Penny to a 1 year $7.5 million deal with $1.5 million in incentives. Matt Holliday turns down arbitration (this was expected given that he’ll sign a lucrative long-term deal). Joel Pineiro turns down arbitration. Mark DeRosa has turned down arbitration.
Washington Nationals: Signed Ivan Pudge Rodriguez to a 2 year $6 million contract. The Nationals have shown interest in free agent starting pitcher Jon Garland. The Nationals acquired Brian Bruney from the Yankees in exchange for the Nationals’ Rule 5 pick.
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