TGIF Trade Rumors

Nothing new on the Mark Teixeira front other than the Angels "tweaking" their offer and apparently making Tex their #1 target. In addition to Casey Kotchman, the Rangers were thought to be after Ervin Santana. But Santana has struggled badly and it looks like they would now take Joe Saunders. The Rangers also want another prospect added to the mix. Source

The Tigers denied yesterday's published report that they had an interest in Kyle Farnsworth. The Yankees, Dodgers, Twins and Red Sox are among the teams most interested in Ty Wigginton. Source

The Padres are thinking about bringing back 2nd Baseman Mark Loretta. Loretta tried to sign with the Padres last off-season before inking a deal with the Astros. The Pads are also considering Taduhito Iguchi of the White Sox. Source

Now that Sammy Sosa has some trade value, the Rangers would like to move him out. Sosa's playing time keeps prospects Jason Botts and Nelson Cruz from getting at-bats. Source

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Brad Lidge has been one of the relievers rumored to be on the move, but Astros' owner Drayton McLane says, "uh uh". "I see no reason we should even consider it," McLane told reporters in Washington. "He's been one of the best closers in baseball. He's had some health problems, but we feel that's behind him. We won't even consider it." Source

The Mets are considering dealing for Sammy Sosa. During the winter of 2004, GM Omar Minaya was considering sign Sosa to a big deal, but the Mets front office was not in agreement. This time it would be as a component rather than the prime time player. Source

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Pirates are ready to start having a fire sale. Jack Wilson, Salomon Torres, Damaso Garcia, and possibly Shawn Chacon are the names being most commonly mentioned. Source

The Nationals are contemplating dealing closer Chad Cordero, but only if the price is right. They're certainly will be plenty of bidders. Source

Eric Byrnes could be on his way out of Phoenix, either during or after the season, after contract talks broke down with the Diamonbacks front office. Source

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The San Diego Union Tribune is reporting that Oakland A's have dealt problem child Milton Bradley to the San Diego Padres for a pitching prospect.

Several sources have reported that the Chicago White Sox and Mark Buehrle are on the verge of agreeing to a 4-year, $56 million deal that will take Buehrle off the potential free agent market. And he'll be able to keep his facial hair..what a relief.

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