More From Rosenthal: Bay, A’s, Mets, Rays

Now we have Ken Rosenthal’s regular video contribution…

• In an interesting twist, Rosenthal says the A’s have had regular conversations with the Pirates about Jason Bay. Rosenthal notes the A’s are hoping that other teams will balk at the asking price.
• The Mets are making it clear they will not part with any of their top three prospects Fernando Martinez, Jon Niese and Robert Parnell.
• Now that Xavier Nady has been traded, the Rays are more interested in acquiring a relief pitcher rather than an outfielder.

Cork Gaines writes for RaysIndex.com and can be reached here.