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Odds & Ends: Figgins, Holliday, Padres

Some links to read through on Ryan Howard's 30th birthday...

• The White Sox would like to add a true leadoff man and are open to bringing back Jim Thome, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin.
• MLB.com's Todd Zolecki says the Phillies aren't considered serious contenders for free agent Chone Figgins.
• MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports that the Marlins may spend on a corner outfielder, a second baseman or a third baseman if they free up some payroll by trading Dan Uggla. Jamey Carroll is one of the many free agents the Marlins would consider.
• The Brewers are open to bringing Craig Counsell back, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.
• Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says tension is rising between players and owners.
• MLB.com's Corey Brock wonders if the Padres could bring Mike Cameron back.
• Padres fixture Brian Giles won't return in 2010, though he hopes to keep playing.  
• MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports that the Cardinals will likely add a veteran bat if they don't re-sign Matt Holliday. However, the Cards say they're still hoping to sign Holliday, according to FOX Sports.
• Leach expects the Cards to sign a pitcher to a one or two year deal to be the club's fourth starter.
• As MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo points out, some of the best free agent signings are the ones that get the least attention.
• Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun says there's a good chance the O's sign Pedro Feliz.

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