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Stark's Latest: Dye, Greinke, Teixeira

By Tim Dierkes [December 7, 2008 at 9:53pm CST]

Jayson Stark's Winter Meetings preview is up; let's take a look.

Stark sees "just about zero chance" the Padres trade Jake Peavy at the Meetings. The Cubs will need at least a few weeks to settle their ownership situation before they can make a trade and take on his contract. Plus, a Stark source says it makes sense for the Padres to wait until the top free agent starters are off the board.
The Braves, Reds, Royals, Rays, and possibly Mets have shown interest in Jermaine Dye. Dye played for the Royals from 1997-2001 before he was traded for Neifi Perez. The White Sox are willing to trade Paul Konerko and Jim Thome too.
The Mariners would listen on "pretty much anybody." But given the surplus of closers on the market, it seems unlikely that Jack Zduriencik will be bowled over with an offer for J.J. Putz.
The Royals really don't want to trade Zack Greinke, but they'll at least discuss him. The price would be massive. It doesn't look like they want to trade David DeJesus or Mark Teahen either, but Jose Guillen can be had.
The Marlins have been pushing Jorge Cantu over Jeremy Hermida, though Hermida's drawn plenty of interest. Nick Cafardo named the Rays, Reds, and Giants earlier today.
The Angels figure to attach a two or three-day deadline to their eventual Mark Teixeira offer.
Stark sees Rafael Furcal and Casey Blake as the two free agents most likely to sign this week. Most execs Stark surveyed see Teixeira and Manny Ramirez signing in January.

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If the Mariners can't extend Beltre (VERY unlikely with Beltre's agent being Boras), they should trade him. There are no really palatable 3B options on the FA market; Beltre would command a massive haul.

Posted by: melonis rex | December 07, 2008 at 09:58 PM

"The Angels figure to attach a two or three-day deadline to their eventual Mark Teixeira offer."

are the Angels just more interested in Sabathia?

Posted by: GeneralManager | December 07, 2008 at 09:58 PM

I can't see KW trading any more than 1 of 3 of Dye, Thome, and Konerko. I know PK has no trade rights, does Thome have protection as well?

Posted by: WhiteSoxFan | December 07, 2008 at 10:00 PM

tony pena jr. for jermaine dye....and all will be right in the royals universe..

(referring to the infamous Royals trade of Dye for Neifi Perez screwjob)

Posted by: bobhamelin | December 07, 2008 at 10:46 PM

"I can't see KW trading any more than 1 of 3 of Dye, Thome, and Konerko. I know PK has no trade rights, does Thome have protection as well?"

Agreed. With regards to Thome he has a NTC to every team except the cubs and the indians. Safe to say neither one of those teams will be interested in him, especially the cubs since Thome cant play the field anymore.

Posted by: forlife61 | December 07, 2008 at 10:55 PM

Braves need to get hold of greinke. Find a way to make that deal happen. Apply the same focus about not giving up our prized prospects and land a solid younger pitcher. Also I am not familiar with the Royals needs.

Posted by: Phillip_Cannon | December 08, 2008 at 09:06 PM

Wait a second........the Royals have a universe bobhamelin??? That's weird. I thought the Royal's were only around to trade their #1 picks after they are due a new contract (Beltran, Damon etc.).

Posted by: drtydirt3 | December 09, 2008 at 10:40 AM

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