Rangers Rumors: Byrd, Valverde, Littleton

We haven’t discussed the Rangers much lately.  Let’s take a look at the latest from MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan (here and here).  Hat tip: The Newberg Report.

• The interest shown in Kevin Millwood and Vicente Padilla has been "tentative at best."
• Rangers GM Jon Daniels wants Clay Buchholz from the Red Sox for one of his catchers, but Sullivan says the Sox made it clear Buchholz is not available under any circumstances.  Sullivan suggests the Sox might be more inclined to trade Justin Masterson or Michael Bowden if they bolster their minor league pitching depth by signing Junichi Tazawa.
• Sullivan wonders if swapping John Mayberry Jr. for Greg Golson gives the Rangers the outfield depth to trade Marlon Byrd (perhaps because Golson is capable of playing center field).
• A club official told Sullivan it’s "doubtful" that the Rangers would be interested in Jose Valverde.
• Wes Littleton has drawn trade interest; he was designated for assignment last week.