Here’s the latest from The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo:

– Ivan Rodriguez of the Washington Nationals could be available in a trade since the team will go with Wilson Ramos as the full time catcher soon.

– Jim Crane is looking like the future owner of the Houston Astors, subject to approval of Bud Selig. The price tag for the Astros could be in the mid-to-upper $600 million. If Crane gets the Astros, he could lure Tampa Bay Ray’s GM, Andrew Friedman, to Houston.

– Right-handed pitcher Fausto Carmona of the Cleveland Indians could be a pitcher teams could go after if he’s made available.