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Marlins Catcher Rumors

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Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel has the latest on the Marlins’ trade talks for a catcher.

The Rangers could part with Max Ramirez or Jarrod Saltalamacchia, but want a frontline starter type such as Chris Volstad, Josh Johnson, or Ricky Nolasco.  The Marlins aren’t willing to do that, but instead could flip Jonathan Sanchez to Texas if they get him.  Or, they could send Anibal Sanchez if they add a starter.

The Marlins also have an eye on Pittsburgh’s Ronny Paulino.  Meanwhile current Marlin Matt Treanor could be non-tendered or traded for a minor piece.

Braves Interested In Maholm, McLouth, Snell

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4:54pm: Dejan Kovacevic learned that the Braves asked the Pirates about Maholm and Nate McLouth.  Neither player would come cheap.

3:35pm: According to John Perrotto of the Beaver County Times, the Braves are interested in Paul Maholm and Ian Snell but wouldn’t be willing to trade Tommy Hanson.  It’s hard to see the pitching-deprived Pirates trading either starter without getting MLB-ready pitching in return.  Perrotto adds that the Nationals also have interest in Snell.

Giambi Not Signing Yet

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4:48pm: Kat O’Brien talked to Giambi, who said, "Nothing’s getting done yet."

2:16pm: According to Baseball Prospectus’ John Perrotto:

Jason Giambi appears headed back to the Athletics as a free agent, and an announcement could come at the meetings as the first baseman/designated hitter lives in Las Vegas.

The report comes as a surprise, as other recent reports have said Giambi is low on the Oakland’s list of priorities.

Burrell Unlikely To Return To Philly

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4:29pm: ESPN’s Jayson Stark says the Phillies will not tread water to see if they get DeRosa from the Cubs.  A friend of Ibanez told Stark the Phils are his first choice, so there seems to be mutual interest.  The problem: the Cubs want Ibanez too and may not be willing to move DeRosa until they get their outfielder.

3:46pm: Pat Burrell’s agent Ed Hayes would be surprised if his client re-signs with the Phillies, as would most observers.  Todd Zolecki believes the Phils’ top three candidates to replace him in left field are Raul Ibanez, Mark DeRosa, and Juan Rivera.

Francoeur-Greinke Rumor Shot Down

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3:05pm: As expected, Dayton Moore shot this down.

1:38pm: ESPN’s Steve Phillips says there’s nothing to this rumor.

9:01am: From: Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe:

According to one National League executive, the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves have had serious discussions about a trade that would send outfielder Jeff Francouer to the Royals for pitcher Zack Greinke. The same source said he believed the teams were close to executing the deal, but that Atlanta was holding up any and all trade discussions until the Braves had a resolution of their pursuit of right-hander A.J. Burnett.

I’d be surprised to see this happen without the Braves adding significant pitching to their offer for Greinke.  But in general I am skeptical that anything like this is close, even given the Burnett contingency.  We probably would’ve heard some rumbling from Dave O’Brien, Mark Bowman, Bob Dutton, or Dick Kaegel.

Perrotto’s Latest: Zambrano, Wolf, Anderson

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Gathering some rumors from John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus…

  • We know you like "crazy rumors," so here’s one Perrotto heard.  The Cubs would possibly entertain trading Carlos Zambrano if they acquire Jake Peavy.
  • The Cards have Randy Wolf on the radar.
  • The Rays have "at least some interest" in Garrett Anderson.

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