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Stark's Latest: Zito, Anthony Reyes, Varitek, Inoa

ESPN's Jayson Stark has been working the phones, and the result is his latest Rumblings and Grumblings column.

• Stark talked to an official from a "pitching-starved" team.  This person said the Giants would have to eat at least $80MM of Barry Zito's remaining $112.5MM if they want to trade him.  One scout suggested Zito's only chance at revival is a reunion with Rick Peterson.
• The Cards' Anthony Reyes is "eminently available."  Problem is, John Mozeliak has a high asking price for the 26 year-old hurler.
• Edwin Jackson remains a hot commodity, but there's no reason for the Rays to move him.
• How much will Scott Boras want from the Red Sox for a Jason Varitek extension?  If it's in the Jorge Posada four-year, $52MM neighborhood, there's no chance.
• Stark informs us of a highly sought-after 16 year-old Dominican pitcher named Michel Inoa.  The kid could get a signing bonus north of $1.5MM.  The Astros are one club interested in Inoa.

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