[Joey Slugs]

Monday, November 7
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Brian Giles Padres	Cardinals? Red Sox? Mariners? Yankees? Indians?	See Giles in St. Louis? Nov 7 - There's been speculation that Giles, a California native, wants to stay on the West Coast, but agent Joe Bick said the outfielder's main objective is signing with a team that has a chance to be a postseason contender for the duration of his next contract. "We have said if the right deal can be done with the Padres, Brian would like to stay there," Bick told ESPN.com Insider Jerry Crasnick. "But at this point in time there's nothing to make us believe that's the case." The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that the Padres offered Giles a three-year deal for more than $21 million. Bick said the dollar figure was higher than the newspaper's report, but added that the Padres rescinded their offer a few days after the World Series. Giles has made 646 career starts in left field, 402 in right field and 300 in center. His ability to play center field makes him a potential fit for both the Red Sox and Yankees. But many baseball people think the frontrunner is St. Louis, which tried to trade for him this season and has a pressing need for a left-handed hitting outfielder with the pending retirement of Larry Walker.
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Matt Morris Cardinals	Mariners? Rockies? Royals?	Moving on Morris Nov 7 - According to the Kansas City Star, the Royals are looking at Morris, as are the Rockies and the Mariners, who have apparently already made inquiries about him. The soon-to-be free agent pitcher, who made $2.5 million in 2005, went 14-10 with a 4.11 ERA with the Cardinals last season.
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Milton Bradley Dodgers	Yankees?	Centering on Bradley? Nov 7 - The New York Post reported that the Yankees, in search of a center fielder, are mulling a trade for the Dodgers' Milton Bradley. Yankees GM Brian Cashman is reportedly doing research on Bradley. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are apparently looking to deal him. If the Dodgers can't trade Bradley, they aren't expected to tender him a contract by Dec. 20, making him a free agent.
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Los Angeles		Hart interviewing in L.A. Nov 7 - According to the Los Angeles Times, John Hart spoke with Dodgers owner Frank McCourt about the GM opening on Sunday. He and McCourt have scheduled a formal meeting, possibly for later this week. As soon as Monday, the Times said McCourt may also contact Theo Epstein, who has already been contacted by an intermediary regarding the Dodger opening. On Sunday, Frank and Jamie McCourt interviewed Dodgers assistant GM Kim Ng. Ng and Roy Smith, the scouting and player development VP, are representing the Dodgers at the GM meetings.
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Boston		Internal affairs Nov 7 - The Boston Herald reported that there is support within the organization to consider four internal candidates for the GM job: director of player development Ben Cherington, director of player operations Peter Woodfork, assistant to the GM Jed Hoyer and special assistant Craig Shipley.
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Ramon Hernandez Padres	Mets? Diamondbacks?	Leaving San Diego? Nov 7 - Hernandez is expected to depart San Diego through free agency, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Teams likely to pursue Hernandez include Arizona and the NY Mets. Hernandez, 29, hit .290 with 12 home runs and 58 RBI in 99 games last season. He made more than $4 million in the final year of his four-year deal.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Bill Mueller Red Sox	Twins?	Mueller to Minnesota? Nov 7 - The Twins are expected to court the free agent third baseman, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Twins GM Terry Ryan said in the Star-Tribune that the Twins, who are looking to add offense, are "concentrating on infielders." The switch-hitting Mueller, 34, hit .295 with 10 home runs and 62 RBI for the Red Sox in 2005.
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B.J. Ryan Orioles	Yankees?	B.J. in the Bronx? Nov 7 - The New York Post reports that the Yankees are focusing on free-agent reliever B.J. Ryan. Yankees GM Brian Cashman is expected to be in contact with Ryan's agent, John Courtright, during this week's GM meetings. The Orioles' closer is expected to draw significant interest once free agency begins on Friday. The 29-year-old left-hander had 36 saves and a 2.43 ERA for the Orioles, striking out the 100 batters in 70 1/3 innings.