A meeting with pitcher Ben Sheets went well enough that team president Nolan Ryan said he believes the Rangers will meet with the free-agent pitcher again.
July 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Rangers Believe Sheets' Interest Is Genuine
Teixeira Remains Angels' Plan A
With Manny Ramirez and CC Sabathia being pursued hard by other teams, free-agent slugger Mark Teixeira remains the Angels' top target.
Report: Sabathia To Sign With Yanks
The New York Post on Wednesday is reporting that the Yankees and pitcher CC Sabathia have agreed on a six-year, $140M deal.
Phillies Extend Manuel Through 2011
Phillies' GM Ruben Amaro on Tuesday rewarded manager Charlie Manuel with a new contract, basically giving him a three-year deal.
Tampa Bay Meets With Giambi
Tampa Bay met with Jason Giambi on Monday, the same day the team had lunch with Milton Bradley.
Cashman Flying To SF To Meet With Sabathia
Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman flew to San Francisco Tuesday night to meet with CC Sabathia.
Fuentes Market: Cardinal, Angels, Tigers
Free-agent left-hander Brian Fuentes is drawing interest from the Cardinals, Angels, and also the Tigers.
Giants Downplay CC Possibility, Rule Out Teixeira
Brian Sabean threw cold water on the possibility of the Giants signing CC Sabathia on Tuesday.
Marlins Interested In Bringing Back Carl Pavano
The Marlins and Red Sox are among the teams interested in Carl Pavano.
Dodgers And Boras Resume Manny Contract Talks
General Manager Ned Colletti said Tuesday at baseball's winter meetings that he met with Scott Boras on Monday.
Grading The Deal: Mets Close Deal On K-Rod
The two most important numbers for the Mets in 2008 were 29 and 3. 29 blown saves and 3 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. Francisco Rodriguez will help reduce both of those numbers.
Report: Sabathia Hasn't Turned Down Yankees
"Nothing," says a source close to CC Sabathia, "is different than it was a week ago."
Melvin: Byrnes Will Start 2009 On Bench
Diamondbacks' manager Bob Melvin says that Eric Byrnes will begin next season on the team's bench.
Pirates Seriously Interested In Pedro?
Pedro Martinez is one of the biggest names on the free agent market, and the Pirates appear interested in the veteran pitcher.
Cashman Still Trying To Sign Pettitte
The Yankees appear to still be interested in signing free-agent pitcher Andy Pettitte, as Brian Cashman continues to exchange e-mails with the lefty's agent.
Nationals Mulling Offer For Teixeira
The Nationals are mulling over an offer to free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, who is one of the most coveted players on the market.
Cubs Still Have Eye On Abreu
The Cubs still have their eye on free-agent right fielder Bobby Abreu as they continue to discuss a trade for pitcher Jake Peavy.
Reds And O's Reach Deal On Freel For Hernandez Swap
The Reds have reached preliminary agreement with the Orioles on a trade that will send catcher Ramon Hernandez to Cincinnati for outfielder Ryan Freel and two prospects.
Red Sox Could Trade Lowell To San Francisco
With the Boston Red Sox expected to trade Mike Lowell if they sign first baseman Mark Teixeira, the San Francisco Giants have emerged as an option.
Vegas' Hot Rumor: CC Turns Down Yanks Offer
Though it has not been confirmed, word is spreading around Las Vegas that CC Sabathia has rejected the Yankees' $140M offer and that Milwaukee is the frontrunner.
Source: Indians Near Deal With Wood
The Indians are believed to be nearing a deal with free-agent RHP Kerry Wood, pending a physical.
Giants 'Supremely Confident' They'll Sign Sabathia
The word around Las Vegas, according to the Los Angeles Daily News, is that Giants officials are supremely confident that they are going to sign CC Sabathia.
Theo Takes Sabathia To Lunch
Theo Epstein was said to have taken CC Sabathia to lunch in Las Vegas on Monday.
Dodgers: We Haven't Talked Trade With Yankees
Brian Cashman sees Robinson Cano as 'a long-term piece' but is open to trading him.
Yankees Will Offer Sheets Two-Year Deal
The Yankees are likely to offer Ben Sheets a $30 million contract over two years by Thursday.
Royals Could Land Francouer For Greinke?
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.
Cubs In 'Intense' Talks With Bradley
Milton Bradley is in intense discussions with the Cubs, according to a report from the Boston Globe.
Reports: Mets, K-Rod Near 3-Year Deal
The Mets are reportedly closing in on a three-year deal with free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Braves Could Trade For Ankiel?
The Braves have reportedly had discussions with the Cardinals about acquiring pitcher-turned-outfielder Rick Ankiel.
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