The Red Sox are fearful that the Yankees can outbid them on Mark Teixeira, explaining why the club has failed to confirm any interest in the player at all.
May 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Red Sox Purposely Laying Low On Teixeira?
St. Louis Agrees To Terms With Trever Miller
The Cardinals have agreed to a deal with left-handed reliever Trever Miller, pending a physical that is scheduled for Thursday.
CC Decision After Thanksgiving, No Rivals To Yankees Yet
CC Sabathia is having a hard time finding a team that can come close to offering him a contract similar to what the Yankees offered.
Furcal Has More Value Because He Won't Cost Draft Picks
The A's continue to be interested in shortstop Rafael Furcal.
Heilman: Start Me Or Trade Me
Aaron Heilman wants to be traded if he's not made a starter this offseason.
Teixeira Has Interest In Nationals
Mark Teixeira is from Maryland and is thinking about the possibility of playing in Washington for the Nationals.
Giants And Brewers Still Kicking Around Cain For Fielder Talks
The Brewers appear hesitant to trade Prince Fielder for Matt Cain.
Sources: Mussina Will Retire
Mike Mussina will retire after an 18-season career and make his decision official later this week, major-league sources say.
Mariners Choose Wakamatsu, Becomes First Asian-American Manager
Don Wakamatsu, the 45-year-old baseball lifer who served as the Oakland A's bench coach in 2008, was named manager of the Seattle Mariners.
Writer That Left Pedroia Off Ballot: 'I Was Wrong'
One writer that submitted a ballot in the American League MVP race, admitted on Tuesday that he was wrong to leave the winner, Dustin Pedroia, off his submission.
Damon: 'I Want Sabathia And Burnett'
Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon isn't normally a greedy guy, but he'd like to see his team sign both CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett this offseason.
Signs Point To Jenks Remaining In Chicago?
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has drawn interest from teams looking for bullpen help this offseason, but it is beginning to appear as though he'll remain in Chicago.
Source: Sox Reach Out To Burnett
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein reportedly spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander.
Bernie Still Thinks He Can Play
Bernie Williams, who turned 40 in September, has kept himself in shape and insists that he's only two or three weeks away from being major-league ready if a team did call.
Dodgers Close To Offer For CC?
If the Blue Jays decide to keep Roy Halladay, the Dodgers might be more inclined to go after CC Sabathia and bid with the Yankees.
Mets Keeping Contact With Iba?ez, Phillies And Dodgers Also Interested
The Mets continue to maintain communication with free agent Raul Iba?ez, but they'll face competition.
Red Sox Deal Crisp To Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals acquired Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ramon Ramirez.
RealGM Staff Report
Oakland Rather Get Picks For Holliday Than Trade Him Midseason
Oakland owner Lew Wolff said on Wednesday that he's inclined to keep Matt Holliday for the entire season.
New York Still Won't Deal Hughes
The Padres are willing to work out a trade with the Yankees for Jake Peavy even if Phil Hughes is not included.
Lowe Shooting For Zito-Type Contract
Scott Boras, according to executives with two different teams interested in Derek Lowe, is telling clubs he wants "a Zito-type contract" for the free-agent right-hander.
Boston Trades Crisp To Royals
The Royals acquired center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez.
A's Owner: Division Series Should Be One Game
The owner of the Oakland A's believes the divisional round of the playoffs should be just one game.
Red Sox Will Battle Yanks For Burnett
The Red Sox reportedly plan to be a major player for free agent A.J. Burnett, whom the Yankees have tabbed as one of their top targets.
Could Giambi Sign With Rays?
The defending-champion Rays are looking for a left-handed designated hitter and free agent Jason Giambi fits that bit perfectly.
Pujols Backing St. Louis Bid For MLS
Cardinals' first baseman Albert Pujols is joining a group that is working to bring an MLS expansion team to St. Louis.
Source: Wakamatsu To Manage M's
ESPN's Peter Gammons on Tuesday reported that a source has indicated that A's bench coach Dan Wakamatsu has been named the Mariners new manager.
Cubs Looking To Trade For Teahen?
The Chicago Cubs are targeting Royals' outfielder Mark Teahen as a possible solution to their need for a left-handed hitting outfielder.
Sutcliffe Urges Peavy To Consider Cubs
Former Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe is trying to convince Padres' pitcher Jake Peavy to approve a possible trade to the Cubs.
Yankees To Offer Abreu Arbitration For The Picks?
The Yankees will offer Bobby Abreu arbitration with the intention of netting two draft choices as he is a Type A free agent. The Mets and Cubs are believed to want Abreu.
Pedroia Wins AL MVP
Dustin Pedroia was named the Most Valuable Player of the American League on Tuesday, with 16 out of 28 first place votes.
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