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Rosenthal's Latest: Lidge, Daniel Cabrera, Bonds, Edmonds

Ken Rosenthal has a new column up.  I put the Griffey info in a separate post; let's discuss the rest.

• Rosenthal suggests that Brad Lidge would be harder to replace than Pat Burrell, and for that reason the Phillies will make a bigger effort to re-sign him.  I imagine Phillies fans would prefer that course of action.  The problem?  The Phillies have little chance of offering four years, according to Jayson Stark.
• The Rangers will face a delicate situation in coming years: moving Michael Young to a different position.  The chain reaction could make Hank Blalock available.  Blalock has a club option for '09 at $6.2MM.
• Aside from Rick Porcello replacing Kenny Rogers at some point, the questionable Detroit rotation is set and signed through 2010.
• One scout seems to think Daniel Cabrera has turned the corner and shouldn't be traded.  He'll become a free agent after the 2010 season and earns $2.875MM this year.
• Though it might be seen as a desperation move, the Tigers don't have much to lose by signing Barry Bonds.  Gary Sheffield endorsed it.
• Rosenthal says the Rays and Jays are teams with "possible interest" in Jim Edmonds but are likely to pass.  That leaves the Cubs.
• Will Jason Giambi find a job next year after the Yankees decline his option?  He plans to try.
• The Red Sox asked about Mark Loretta during Spring Training as "infield insurance."  Rosenthal suggests the Sox consider Omar Vizquel, a defensive upgrade over Julio Lugo.

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