Odds And Ends: Weaver, Mulder, Pena, Giambi

Here are a few random notes from the MLBiverse…

• Paul Hagen is reporting that the Mets are interested in acquiring a first baseman and/or a corner outfielder. Hagen says that Omar Minaya is rumored to be interested in Kevin Millar, Jason Bay and Xavier Nady.  Hagen must share a source with Dan Graziano, who mentions the same trio.  Might Aaron Heilman be used as bait?
• According to the minor league deal that Jeff Weaver signed with the Brewers, if he was not called up by this Sunday he could ask for his release. The Brewers and Weaver’s agent, Scott Boras, have agreed to extend that deadline to June 15.
• Mark Mulder, who has made three starts since 2006, announced that he would retire if a third surgery became necessary on his ailing shoulder.
• The Royals snagged catcher Brayan Pena off waivers from the Braves.
• Rany Jazayerli proposes a Cubs-Royals trade.
• Joel Sherman wonders if the Yankees could buy out Jason Giambi for $5MM and then re-sign him.

Cork Gaines writes for Rays Index and can be reached here.  Tim Dierkes also contributed to this post.