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Odds & Ends: Mauer, Strasburg, Towers, Washburn

Thursday linkage...

• Just a reminder that MLBTR has a mobile site: http://www.mlbtraderumors.mobi.
• Jim Souhan of The Star Tribune wonders if the Twins will be forced to trade Joe Mauer if they're unable to sign him to an extension. Meanwhile, MLB.com's Kelly Thesier says any talk about a trade involving the reigning AL MVP is premature..
• MLB.com's Bill Ladson interviewed Stephen Strasburg, and they discussed everything from how he's getting used to pitching every five days to how he deals with all attention. 
• Tom Krasovic of AOL FanHouse says Kevin Towers will be announced as a member of the Yankees' front office on Tuesday.
• Free agent Jarrod Washburn told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports "the odds are probably not great" of him returning to Seattle this year.  Morosi's article explores the Mariners' question marks this year.  Click here for MLBTR's Offseason In Review of the club.
• The Yankees have spent the most time scouting Cuban shortstop Adeiny Hechevarria, says George King of the New York Post.  The recently-unblocked 19-year-old is drawing interest from the Angels, Blue Jays, and Cubs.
• Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer thinks the Indians should keep closer Kerry Wood, and explore their long shot at contending in the AL Central.
• ESPN's Jayson Stark talked to impending free agents Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth about working alongside their possible future replacements, Desmond Jennings and Domonic Brown.
• Marlins pitcher Hayden Penn has a relaxed attitude this time toward being out of options and on the roster bubble, writes Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald.  Check out MLBTR's full list of out of options players here.

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