Heyman’s Latest: Gillick, Pedro, Dempster, McLouth

Here’s a look at the latest column from SI.com’s Jon Heyman.

• Heyman is hearing "scuttlebutt" that GM Pat Gillick may not leave the Phillies after all.
• Theo Epstein’s new deal is worth about $7MM over three years, which might be highest among GMs.
• Pedro Martinez’s agent insists Pedro will pitch next year.  In May, Martinez said he wanted to pitch two or three more years a couple days after suggesting retirement was an option.
• Moises Alou is undecided on 2009.
• Cubs GM Jim Hendry expects to re-sign Ryan Dempster after the season.
• Heyman says the Yankees "will likely make a big play" for Nate McLouth.  The Pirates center fielder is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, meaning he’s under team control for three more seasons.  McLouth’s defense does not rate well (-21) under the previously discussed plus/minus system.  Carlos Gomez is tops among CFs at +16.  Rumored Yankees target Matt Kemp is a +1.