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Stark On Nationals, Red Sox, Jay, Phillies

Jayson Werth told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark that he doesn’t hate the Phillies at all and hopes for a warm reception when he returns to Philadelphia for the first time since signing with the division rival Nationals as a free agent. Here’s the latest on Werth's new team plus other rumors from around the league...

• The Nationals would like to add a veteran to the back of their bullpen.
• When teams ask about Nationals backstop Wilson Ramos, they’re hearing that the Nats don’t want to deal him because they believe he’s nearly ready to be a regular catcher.
• The Red Sox have been “quietly poking around” to determine which catchers could become available.
• The Phillies are looking for an affordable backup outfielder who can play center field and they have targeted Cardinals outfielder Jon Jay.
• There are no indications that the Phillies plan to deal for a second baseman to replace the injured Chase Utley, however.
• Though the Mets don’t appear to want Luis Castillo to win the second base job, scouts say he’s their best option by far.
• The Twins are open to adding relief depth.

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