7/26 21:44: Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star confirms that Podsednik is drawing interest from the Giants, Padres and Dodgers.

7/26 20:43: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports tweets, “Source: Royals getting bombarded with sudden interest in Podsednik from NL West contenders.” Rosenthal adds that Podsednik would be a good fit for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Atlanta Braves have been looking for a left-handed hitting outfielder, but no formal discussions have occurred.

Podsednik has previously said that he wants to stay with the Royals despite his name being mentioned in trade rumors.

The left-handed hitting Podsednik is hitting .309/.353/.399 with 5 home runs this season.

BTW: Podsednik is married to Lisa Podsednik, July 1998 Playboy Playmate of the Month. (SFW link to Wikipedia – you’re on your own from there)