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Heyman On Royals, Cuddyer, Andruw, Astros

Congratulations to national baseball writer Jon Heyman, who has a new job with CBSSports.com starting Monday.  As usual, Heyman is tweeting up a storm; here's his latest from the Winter Meetings (all links go to Twitter):

• The Royals are talking trades for starters and are in on Oakland's Gio Gonzalez.
• Everyone wants bullpen help but few want it more than the Padres, Brewers, and Red Sox.
• The Phillies haven't completely ruled out Michael Cuddyer, but the Twins are still trying to bring him back as well. The Giants and Red Sox are other logical destinations, in Heyman's estimation.
• The Yankees would love to bring back Andruw Jones for his right-handed pop and strong clubhouse presence.
• Former Reds executive Scott Nethery is in the mix for the Astros GM opening. Andrew Friedman is still their top choice, Bill Geivett and Jeff Luhnow are also in the mix.
• The Astros will also eat most of Carlos Lee's contract to facilitate a trade. They still expect a good return for Wandy Rodriguez and something decent for Brett Myers in any trade.
• Heyman also said this morning that the Angels are looking for a closer and the Pirates are talking to Derrek Lee.

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