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Heyman On Contenders' Needs

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [June 3, 2009 at 1:21pm CST]

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Dodgers would have to overpay for Jake Peavy, the Red Sox are going after bats and the Giants are "dangling" Jonathan Sanchez. Here are the details:

It's unlikely the White Sox could pry Cliff Lee away from the Indians.
The Brewers aren't sure whether they'll go after a hitter or a pitcher.
Heyman cites a source who says the Dodgers believe they'd have to pay "insanely" more than anyone else if they want to acquire Peavy. That's not much of a problem for the Dodgers, who are looking strong as-is.
The Red Sox are "aggressively seeking help," according to their competitors.
The best player they have a realistic shot at is Victor Martinez. If the Red Sox are going to deal for V-Mart, they'll likely have to part with young pitching.
Along with Nick Johnson and Aubrey Huff, Heyman says Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham are "possibilities" for the Red Sox.
Not surprisingly, the Mets would not deal Fernando Martinez for Matt Holliday.
The Giants are "dangling" Jonathan Sanchez.
The Cubs remain the favorites for Peavy, though they haven't called the Padres about him recently.
The Yankees, Angels and Rangers are looking for relief help.
One AL exec believes Erik Bedard would not adjust well to the attention if he's dealt to the Phillies.
And could George W. Bush team up with Nolan Ryan to re-purchase the Rangers?

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