Heyman On Washburn, Halladay, Red Sox

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 27, 2009 at 1:21pm CST]

1:21pm: Heyman hears that Adrian Gonzalez may be Boston's top target now, especially since discussions about Victor Martinez aren't progressing.

11:51am: Jon Heyman of SI.com has the latest on Roy Halladay and the next-best options for pitching-starved teams. Here are the details:

The Yankees called the Mariners about Jarrod Washburn over the weekend. The Mariners say they aren't selling now, but that could change this week.
The Yanks would have to give up "a top prospect or two" to acquire Washburn.
Bronson Arroyo could be an option for the Yankees, but the Reds haven't offered to take on any of the $17MM remaining on his deal.
The Yankees have a miniscule chance of acquiring Halladay. They wouldn't part with both Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain for him, but they might trade one.
An executive involved in the Halladay talks says "it's early," since no one's taking tomorrow's pre-deadline too seriously.
Sensing they don't have much of a chance at Halladay, the Dodgers are more focused on Cliff Lee.
The Red Sox could still make a big move, but don't expect them to deal for Halladay. The Blue Jays could ask for Clay Buchholz, Jed Lowrie and Daniel Bard, according to one of Heyman's sources.
Victor Martinez remains an option for the Red Sox, who talk with the Indians "all the time."
The Red Sox are keeping an eye on Adrian Gonzalez, who's not available now.
Bud Selig says he won't prevent the Rangers from taking on payroll even though the commissioner's office has helped Rangers owner Tom Hicks make payments.
The Rangers have inquired on Halladay and Lee.
The Cardinals will try hard to extend Matt Holliday.
The Rockies are still looking for a reliever.
The Giants scouted Nick Johnson and Josh Willingham this weekend.

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