[Joey Slugs]

ALCS MVP Paul Konerko rejected the Orioles' latest contract offer, a five-year deal worth $65 million, the Baltimore Sun reported on its Web site late Tuesday night. According to the Sun, the Orioles are believed to have made the most lucrative offer to Konerko. The Angels, who along with the Orioles and the White Sox are believed to be the only three teams in the hunt for Konerko, have reportedly offered a five-year deal worth $60 million. Konerko spent Tuesday afternoon in Anaheim meeting with Angels officials, including manager Mike Scioscia and general manager Bill Stoneman, the Los Angeles Times is reporting in its Wednesday editions. Craig Landis, Konerko's agent, could not be reached for comment. Orioles executive vice president Mike Flanagan declined to discuss any specifics of the Orioles' negotiations with Konerko, acknowledging only that the club is still in ongoing talks with Konerko and several other free agents.

I hope to god that the sox upped their offer. We should find out by the start of the WM next week.