In an article by Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes, a source close to says that free agent outfielder/designated hitter Manny Ramirez could sign with a team by the of this week or the beginning of next.  Possible destinations for Ramirez include the Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays with the Angels and Rays being the most aggressive of the group.

The source adds that Ramirez is not motivated by the money, he’s more concerned with the opportunity to have regular playing time.

T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, says that the Rangers are among the teams interested in Ramirez. He could be the right handed bat at DH and off the bench.

Vladimir Guerrero, a free agent designated hitter, has also been generating buzz with interest from the Angels, Rays and Baltimore Orioles.  A source close to Rojas adds that the Orioles appear to have the inside track on the Guerrero negotiations, but the Angels remain in play.

Guerrero has been seeking a multi-year deal, but was willing to give the Texas Rangers the opportunity to re-sign him for a one-year contract.  The Rangers have since been out of the running for Guerrero.