MLB 2005-2006 Offseason Thread

[Joey Slugs]

WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Larry Bigbie Rockies	Mariners Cubs Indians	Bigbie for reliever or catcher Dec 6 - In addition to offering Larry Bigbie to the Indians and Mariners for a catcher, the Rockies also have talked about sending him to the Cubs for a reliever, the Rocky Mountain News reports. The Rockies reportedly are interested in catchers Josh Bard (Cleveland) and Yorvit Torrealba (Seattle).
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Milton Bradley Dodgers	Pirates Athletics Cubs	Bucs, A's game for Bradley Dec 6 - A's GM Billy Beane, in the market for a right-handed run producer, is working on a trade with the Dodgers for Milton Bradley. But ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports that Pittsburgh could jump into the mix if Bradley doesn't land in Oakland. According to The San Jose Mercury News, the A's are believed to be offering right-hander Kirk Saarloos or left-hander Joe Kennedy, plus a prospect, for Bradley -- if Barry Zito's not involved in the deal. The newspaper speculates that the Dodgers probably would have to add at least two players to get Zito. Cubs manager Dusty Baker met with Bradley last month in Los Angeles, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Trot Nixon Red Sox	Pirates	Hot to Trot? Dec 6 - The Red Sox are talking to the Pirates about a trade involving Trot Nixon for either Kip Wells or Mark Redman, The Hartford Courant reports.
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Mark Grudzielanek Cardinals	Royals? Mets? Red Sox? Rangers?	Hung up on Matsui Dec 6 - If the Mets hope to sign second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, they'll need to trade Kaz Matsui, even though Grudzielanek has offered to backload a multiyear deal until Matsui comes off the books, the New York Daily News reports.
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Juan Pierre Marlins	Nationals? Tigers? Dodgers? White Sox? Cubs? Mariners? Yankees? Rangers?	Fish by the pound Dec 6 - According to clubs that have spoken with the Marlins, Florida is stepping up its efforts to move Juan Pierre now that Paul Lo Duca's ticket to New York has been booked, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports. The Cubs, White Sox and Rangers appear to be the three most aggressive teams in the Pierre hunt. But the Dodgers, Tigers, Nationals and a half-dozen other teams have at least kicked Pierre's tires. According to various sources who have had conversations with the Marlins, Florida has asked the Cubs for their top prospect, center fielder Felix Pie -- a potential deal-breaker. The Rangers may include outfielder Laynce Nix if they make an offer, The Palm Beach Post reports. The teams plan to meet Tuesday. The Dallas Morning News reports that the Marlins may be asking for one of the Rangers' top young pitching prospects -- John Danks or Thomas Diamond.
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David Wells Red Sox	Athletics Angels	West Coast or bust Dec 6 - The Dodgers and Athletics have actively joined in the hunt for David Wells, ESPN's Peter Gammons reports. Boston needs pitching in return in any deal.
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Aaron Miles Rockies	Royals Marlins	2B with low Miles Dec 6 - The Rockies are looking to trade second baseman Aaron Miles to the Marlins or Royals, possibly for a low-level minor-league prospect, The Denver Post reports.
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Bernie Williams Yankees	Yankees?	Bernie in limbo Dec 6 - If Yanks do not offer Bernie Williams arbitration by Wednesday, they lose negotiating rights with him until May, the New York Daily News reports. But the two sides could agree on what the Daily News describes as a "wink-wink" deal in which the Yanks offer Williams arbitration with a guarantee that agent Scott Boras will reject it, thus giving them until Jan. 8 to negotiate.
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Nomar Garciaparra Cubs	Yankees? Padres? Dodgers? Pirates? Orioles Diamondbacks Indians?	Anywhere but short, pitcher and catcher Dec 6 - While there is no clear-cut roster spot for him, the Yankees are intrigued by Nomar Garciparra, The New York Times reports. "Teams have asked him, in general, about the outfield, first base, second base," Garciaparra's agent, Arn Tellem, told the newspaper. "He's pretty open to any position other than catcher and pitcher." Orioles executive VP Mike Flanagan is expected to sit down with Tellem this week. Baltimore may be willing to give Garciaparra two-year deal, with the understanding that the former shortstop would play either first base or the outfield. The Padres have discussed the idea of signing Garciaparra and moving him to second base, reports ESPN.com Insider Jerry Crasnick. That would allow San Diego to then include Mark Loretta in a package for pitching help.