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Odds & Ends: Marlins, Chapman, Royals, Padres

Links for Tuesday...

• Talking to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, Rays manager Joe Maddon indicated he'd like to bring in additional players to compete at second base and in the bullpen.
• Derek Lowe told David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the Braves' failed attempt to trade him is now an "absolute non-issue."
• According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, MLB and the players' union expressed concern that the Marlins "have not been spending proceeds from revenue sharing on payroll as required in the Basic Agreement."  Look for a slight payroll increase in 2010, and a much bigger one in 2012 when the new ballpark opens.
• John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer passes along Aroldis Chapman contract details from the AP.  There are scenarios where Chapman can choose to go to arbitration if he's eligible after the 2012 or 2013 seasons.  Meanwhile, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon chronicles the Reds' involvement on Chapman dating back to March. 
• Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports tweets that the Mariners have thought about Jonny Gomes this winter, though he's no longer a great fit.
• MLB.com's Corey Brock tweets/passes along an XX 1090 appearance by Padres GM Jed Hoyer.  Hoyer said he has offers out to three free agents.
• MLB.com's Adam McCalvy says Mark Mulder's sit-down with the Brewers is scheduled for Thursday.  A minor league agreement is possible.
• Jack Moore of FanGraphs says Aubrey Huff is not an upgrade for the Giants.

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