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Rosenthal's Latest: Tex, Furcal, Johnson, Lofton

By Tim Dierkes [November 5, 2008 at 8:34am CST]

Here's a look at the latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

If they are to sign Mark Teixeira, the Angels would like to do it quickly. However, it's Scott Boras' custom to let the market develop until late December or so. It's possible the Angels change gears on November 14th. There are other big names to pursue, though none fit as perfectly as Tex.
Rosenthal's worst case scenario for the Yankees: C.C. Sabathia goes to a West Coast team while A.J. Burnett re-signs with Toronto. The Jays truly are in the mix for Burnett. ESPN's Keith Law says Burnett expects to receive multiple five-year offers.
The Orioles plan to make serious offers to Teixeira and Burnett. Still, both are considered long shots for Baltimore. Another note: the Orioles were one of the teams the Yankees outbid for Sergio Mitre.
The Dodgers are considered "a good bet" to re-sign Rafael Furcal. The Giants have their eye on him if he hits the open market.
About ten teams have inquired on Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson. We had a Cardinals rumor yesterday.
The Rangers figure to trade one or two of their catchers, with Gerald Laird a strong candidate to be traded. The Red Sox and Marlins are looking for catching, though the Rangers are wary of Florida's Scott Olsen.
Rosenthal wonders if Brandon Webb could leave the D'Backs after the 2010 season.
Kenny Lofton wants to play in 2009.

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Are the Pittsburgh Pirates still a MLB organization? Haven't read anything about them in weeks.

Posted by: Polka | November 05, 2008 at 08:46 AM

Alright Frank Wren, screw Peavy. Trade Kelly Johnson, Rafael Soriano, Clint Sammons, Tommy Hanson and somebody else for Webb. He's from the South, too, which is all that matters!

Posted by: daslied | November 05, 2008 at 08:56 AM

There is plenty of Cub talk regarding Peavy, CC and AJ. The powers at work must have slept in today.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/deluca/1260225,CST-SPT-deluca05.article

Posted by: studio179 | November 05, 2008 at 09:01 AM

'though none fit as perfectly as Tex' should be 'though non fits as perfectly as Tex'

Posted by: dave | November 05, 2008 at 10:08 AM

Oops 'though none fit as perfectly as Tex' should be 'though none fits as perfectly as Tex'

Posted by: dave | November 05, 2008 at 10:19 AM

Trade KJ for Ludwick now! That is a sweet deal for both teams. Kelly is probably more valuable because of his position so maybe we should try to get a RP or prospect in the deal.

Posted by: ChiefTomahawk | November 05, 2008 at 10:44 AM

Does anyone want to speculate on a Furcal contract? Maybe 2 years $18 million with a mutual option for $12 million in 2011? Is that too much coming off an injury?

Posted by: The Juice | November 05, 2008 at 11:29 AM

"Oops 'though none fit as perfectly as Tex' should be 'though none fits as perfectly as Tex'

Posted by: dave | November 05, 2008 at 10:19 AM"

Wrong.

Posted by: hiya | November 05, 2008 at 04:19 PM

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