MLB 2005-2006 Offseason Thread

[Joey Slugs]

Monday, November 28
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Billy Wagner Phillies	Braves? Red Sox? Mets Phillies	Wagner market expanding Nov 28 - The Red Sox could extend an offer to Billy Wagner as soon as Monday, Newsday reports. The 34-year-old closer has already received offers from the Mets and Phillies, and the Braves may be interested as well. According to Newsday, the Mets have offered Wagner a three-year, $30.25 million contract, with a $10 million team option for 2009 that automatically becomes vested if Wagner finishes 60 games in 2008.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Toby Hall Devil Rays	Mets	Study Hall Nov 28 - In addition to negotiating with free-agent catchers Ramon Hernandez and Bengie Molina, the Mets also have been talking with the Devil Rays about acquiring Toby Hall, Newsday reports. Tampa Bay wants pitcher Aaron Heilman; the Mets have offered a package headed by second baseman Anderson Hernandez, the newspaper reports.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Joey Gathright Devil Rays		Gathright on the market Nov 28 - The Devil Rays' most advanced trade talks, according to the St. Petersburg Times, concern outfielder Joey Gathright. The 28-year-old center fielder reportedly has drawn interest from 10 teams, including the Dodgers, Marlins, White Sox, Cubs, Angels and Giants.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Brian Giles Padres	Blue Jays Yankees Cardinals? Red Sox? Mariners? Indians?	Jay Giles? Nov 28 - With the Padres now out of the picture, the Blue Jays have made "significant inroads" in their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Brian Giles, the Toronto Globe and Mail reports. According to the New York Post, Yankees GM Brian Cashman has spoken with Giles' agent, but the team has yet to make an offer. "I have said I am interested and we talked," Cashman said. "But I am talking to everybody. We are canvassing all the free agents and trade possibilities."
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Kyle Farnsworth Braves	Mets? Phillies? Indians? Braves Tigers Orioles Yankees	Doors opening for Farnsworth Nov 28 - B.J. Ryan's five-year, $47 million contract with Toronto was good news for Kyle Farnsworth in two respects: It increased the potential size of his next deal, and forced the Yankees, Orioles and other suitors to step up their pursuit. Barry Meister, Farnsworth's agent, told ESPN.com Insider Jerry Crasnick that phone calls from interested clubs have increased significantly since news of Ryan's deal began leaking out Saturday. "It changes the landscape in that more teams are actively pursuing Kyle now," Meister said. "It's the law of supply and demand. There's one less player on the supply side now." Farnsworth would consider a return to either city. Meister said Farnsworth also would be willing to accept a "super setup role" with a winning club. That could mean the Yankees, who will need someone to get the ball to Mariano Rivera if they lose Tom Gordon through free agency.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Los Angeles		Little by Little Nov 28 - The Dodgers have added former Boston manager Grady Little to the list of candidates for the team's vacant managing position, ESPN.com Insider Jerry Crasnick reports. The Dodgers have yet to ask for formal permission to interview Little, who is currently working as a roving catching instructor in the Cubs' system. Little joins Braves special assignment scout Jim Fregosi and former Tampa Bay bench coach John McLaren as a candidate for the Dodgers job. Angels pitching coach Bud Black decided last week not to pursue the position.