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Heyman On White Sox, Mets, Bay, Holliday

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 12, 2009 at 12:36pm CST]

Jon Heyman of SI.com says the Blue Jays asked for a player currently on the White Sox in exchange for Alex Rios before asking for a prospect and eventually settling for salary relief. Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi didn't get MLB talent back for his right fielder, but executives around the league say they understand the thought process behind the trade. Here are the rest of Heyman's rumors:

One GM says Rios would be a good gamble at $30-35MM, but the $60MM remaining on his deal is too much.
White Sox GM Kenny WIlliams says he's fully confident that Jake Peavy will transition into the American League and help the White Sox down the stretch.
It's uncertain whether Gary Sheffield and Pedro Feliciano were claimed off waivers. Two AL teams were interested in Sheffield before his hamstring injuries popped up.
Teams are claiming more cheap, young players than ever.
The Red Sox would love Marco Scutaro, but aren't likely to get the chance to acquire him since teams with worse records would presumably claim him.
Heyman hears that Matt Holliday could press for a no-trade clause and may not take the biggest deal he sees as a free agent this offseason.
Some estimate that Jason Bay could make about $60MM over four years when he hits free agency after the season.
The Nats could name a new GM by the end of the month. Acting GM Mike Rizzo is receiving praise around the league for acquiring Nyjer Morgan.
Most execs believe John Smoltz is more likely to land in the NL.

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