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Agent: Furcal Paring Potential Suitors

Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal is close to selecting a team as he begins comparing the offers he has received.

"Before Monday or Tuesday, we'll have it down to at least two teams," Furcal's agent Paul Kinzer said Wednesday.

Oakland and San Francisco have been two of Furcal's most ardent suitors, and Kinzer said that two other teams remain in consideration.

Via MLB.com


Dodgers Hint That Their Offer Is Manny's Best

Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt hinted Tuesday that the team might be reluctant to sweeten the offer they made Manny Ramirez.

"There's nothing that's gotten better in the economy since that time," McCourt said. "You can interpret that how you like."

McCourt also said that the ball is "100 percent" in Manny's court at this point in the negotiations.

"We made what I consider an aggressive offer, particularly in light of the economy," McCourt said. "We were hoping to get something done quickly. That didn't happen. We'll continue to make decisions in the best interest of the club, both short-term and long-term."

Via Press Enterprise


Pettitte Talking With Torre About Joining Dodgers

Andy Pettitte has spoken more than once with his former manager Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers, according to major-league sources.

His first choice is to stay with the Yankees. The Yankees say they want him back. But at the moment, the Yankees are focused on the top free-agent starting pitchers ? CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Derek Lowe.

Via FoxSports


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