Chien-Ming Wang has drawn interest from six clubs, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
However, Wang is unlikely to opt out of his contract with the Yankees because none of his suitors are willing to offer a Major League deal.
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Phillies Release Chad Durbin
Chad Durbin has been released by the Phillies after pitching 16 innings this season.
Durbin allowed 16 earned runs on 25 hits and nine walks. He had 16 strikeouts.
Zimmermann Won't Discuss Extension During Season
Jordan Zimmermann told the Nationals this spring that he would not discuss a potential contract extension during the season.
Zimmermann will be eligible for free agency after the 2015 season.
"We talked a little bit in spring training," Zimmermann said. "My agent and I said once the season starts, we're going to wait until after the season. Hopefully, we'll maybe spring something up at the end of the season or going into next season or something.
"I'd be interested, see what they have to say. At the end of the day, it's got to be the right deal for me. I'm not just going to take a deal that's team friendly. It's got to be fair."
Nationals Aren't Seeking Outside Additions
The Washington Nationals are not actively seeking help from outside the organization to improve the roster.
Washington is 27-26, more than four games back of Atlanta in the NL East.
Phil Hughes May Be Fit For Mets
Phil Hughes will be a free agent this winter and there is speculation that he might be a fit for the Mets.
The Mets have money to spend and his fly ball tendencies would play well at Citi Field.
Tejada Believes He Would Have Been Fit For Red Sox
Miguel Tejada, who played with the Athletics in his prime and is now with the Royals, says that he would have been a great fit with the Red Sox because of their home ballpark.
"I would have loved to have played at Fenway Park," Tejada said. "I would have done some damage there. The ballpark was just made for me. I would have hit a lot of doubles. That's one of my regrets."
Tejada has hit .304 at Fenway with 12 homers and 39 RBIs in 273 at-bats in his career.
Morneau, Twins Haven't Discussed New Contract
Justin Morneau will be a free agent at the end of the season.
According to a source, there have not been talks between Morneau and the Twins regarding a new contract.
Morneau is hitting .305/.345/.407 with two home runs and 31 RBI this season.
Bray, Romero Have Opt-Out Dates Looming With Nationals
Bill Bray and J.C. Romero are both nursing shoulder injuries as they near opt-out clauses in their contracts with the Nationals.
Bray and Romero both signed minor league deals with the Nationals, who hoped the pair would provide depth in the bullpen.
Romero can opt out of his contract if he isn't on the Major League roster by June 1.
Mariners, Montero Discussed Extension Before Biogenesis, Demotion
The Mariners discussed a long-term contract extension with Jesus Montero before he was linked to Biogenesis and possible performance-enhancing drug use.
Nothing came of the conversations and Seattle demoted Montero to Triple-A this week.
In 29 games, Montero is hitting .208/.264/.327 with nearly three times as many strikeouts as walks.
Beltran Might Have Future With Cardinals
Carlos Beltran is in the last year of a two-year, $26 million deal with the Cardinals, but that doesn't mean his tenure with the club is nearing an end.
Beltran is among of the team's best offensive players, even at age 36, but the situation is complicated by the future of prospect Oscar Taveras.
One key would be Beltran signing a short-term deal with St. Louis rather than searching for a longer deal.
Derek Lowe Clears Waivers
Derek Lowe must now decide whether to accept a Triple-A assignment or become a free agent.
Red Sox Disappointed By Ellsbury's Production
The assumption was that Jacoby Ellsbury would return to MVP-caliber form this season with free agency approaching.
Choo Isn't Concerned About Upcoming Free Agency
Shin-Soo Choo resisted offers to re-sign with the Indians and insists that he isn't thinking about his pending free agency.
Altuve Leaves Boras; Rejoins Octagon
Jose Altuve recently left Boras and signed with Scott Pucino and Wil Polidor of Octagon, where he had been before.
Mariners Sign Brazil's Daniel Missaki
The 17-year-old pitched for Brazil in the World Baseball Classic this spring.
Royals Are Favorites To Sign Marten Gasparini
Gasparini, who turns 16 later this month, is expected to sign the biggest contract ever for a European amateur player.
Mets Sign David Aardsma
He was with the Marlins on a minor league deal but exercised his opt-out clause in mid-May.
Goldschmidt Isn't Concerned About Money Left On Table
Paul Goldschmidt has exploded at the plate since signing a $35 million extension with Arizona.
Cardinals Aren't Concerned With Service-Time Clock
John Mozeliak says the organization isn't concerned about starting the service-time clock when promoting prospects.
Reynolds May Be Pricing Himself Out Of Cleveland
Mark Reynolds is hitting .268/.354/.580 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 40 games.
Phillies Will Be Patient With Struggling Offense
Ruben Amaro Jr. plans to be patient when it comes to trades.
Twins Release Rafael Perez
The left-hander signed a minor league contract with the club in February, but had yet to pitch for the Twins.
Astros Open To Extension With Altuve
The Astros have trimmed payroll recently, but they may be preparing to open their wallet.
Tigers Still 'Looking Hard' For Bullpen Help
Jose Valverde has helped, but the Tigers are still "looking hard" for bullpen help.
No Rumblings Of Extension Between Indians, Reynolds
Mark Reynolds signed a one-year deal with the Indians this offseason and has helped them become one of the most power-heavy teams in baseball.
K-Rod Picked Brewers Over Other Major League Options
Francisco Rodriguez, who signed a minor league deal with the Brewers in April, was activated on Thursday night.
Marlins Release David Aardsma
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that Aardsma's contract contained a May 15 opt-out clause.
Samardzija Not Worried About Next Contract
After signing core players Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo to long-term deals, it seems as though Jeff Samardzija is next in line with the Cubs.
Mets Trying To Delay Wheeler's Arbitration Eligibility
According to a team insider, it's important for the Mets to avoid an extra year of arbitration eligibility for pitching prospect Zack Wheeler.
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