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Olney's Latest: Lyon, Cabrera, Castillo

By Tim Dierkes [December 23, 2008 at 10:17am CST]

Olney says the Brewers "might take a look at" free agent reliever Brandon Lyon, who's been linked in other reports to the Twins and Red Sox. It's been reported that Lyon seeks a multiyear deal and may wait until Brian Fuentes signs. Nick Piecoro suggested that one unknown Lyon suitor views him as a starter.
Olney says the Brewers will probably reach out to Trevor Hoffman, and the Dodgers will also take a look. He adds that the Dodgers will not attempt to re-sign Derek Lowe despite his sinking price tag.
The Dodgers turned back to Rafael Furcal after realizing Orlando Cabrera had an asking price close to the amount Furcal signed for. The market for Cabrera seems weak, perhaps since he will cost a draft pick. Cabrera signing with the Dodgers would've been ideal for the White Sox, who would've swiped L.A.'s #17 draft pick in June.
Olney says the Mets continue to attempt to unload Luis Castillo, who has $18MM left on his deal.
Interesting note: "For the first time in recent memory, the Yankees' offices will be closed in the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day -- one of the signs of the more measured leadership of Hal Steinbrenner."

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Lyon on the Brewers makes a lot of sense. If they could get him for cheap enough, he could be a decent closer for them next year...

Posted by: KG2577 | December 23, 2008 at 10:20 AM

Aaaargh releivers on the market and THE TIGERS STILL DO NOTHING!!!?

Posted by: pskip13 | December 23, 2008 at 10:20 AM

Obviously Hank was visited by the 3 ghosts of christmas. What a guy!

Posted by: celtics464 | December 23, 2008 at 11:10 AM

That would be nice if Brandon Lyon came back to the Sox

Posted by: Larsen101 | December 23, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Someone is going to get OC at a VERY good price. My guess is he'll be playing SS for KC next season.

Posted by: MPM | December 23, 2008 at 11:56 AM

As I diamondback fan, I can tell you that Lyon makes a wonderful setup man and horrible, HORRIBLE closer

Posted by: elway4prez | December 23, 2008 at 12:10 PM

I'm just looking forward to the draft
Want Tigers to draft a position player (Grant Green, Ryan Jackson, Robbie Shields)
But there are also a plethora of arms too (Purke, Matzek, White, Crow, Gibson and obviously Strasburg)

Posted by: pskip13 | December 23, 2008 at 12:17 PM

Lyon was abolustely lights out pre-all star break. Post all-star break he was horrid...Melvin pitched him in a few non-save situations that really messed him up...

I hate it when managers do that to closers. It never works...

Posted by: KG2577 | December 23, 2008 at 12:32 PM

The feeling that Gagne used to produce in LA back in the day was the opposite when Lyon came in last year. As a closer, no way; perhaps as a middle of the pen option, he'd be better suited. Has decent enough stuff, but it could be all in his head. He may have a long day looking for a long term deal though.

Posted by: abcrazy4dodgers | December 23, 2008 at 12:37 PM

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