The Diamondbacks could look to trade outfielder Eric Byrnes this winter, and the Mets could be a likely destination. Byrnes is owed $22 million over the next two years, and they could deal him from another bad contract, like that of New York's Luis Castillo. The second baseman is owed $18 million through 2011.

Giants' general manager Brian Sabean told the press that both Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain will be untouchable this winter. Cain had been mentioned in trade scenarios recently in regards to the club's efforts to find a big bat.

Hank Blalock is hitting well and making a case to be in the Rangers' lineup next season. The Rangers could exercise his $6.2 million option for 2009 and either play him or trade him. The club also could buy out his contract for $250,000. "I don't know what the club is going to do," Blalock said. "I don't worry about things that I can't control. All I can do is prepare and work hard to stay healthy and play well every day."

Adam Kennedy has asked that the Cardinals trade him rather than bring him back for the final installment of his three-year, $10 million contract. He believes he no longer is considered an everyday player by Manager Tony LaRussa. "I've never played on a baseball team where I haven't had a role, whether it was everyday or something else. That's the toughest part, not having a role. I realize it's not going to happen here," Kennedy said before Thursday night's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.

ESPN's Peter Gammons said the Giants could trade starting pitcher Matt Cain to the Brewers for first baseman Prince Fielder, shortstop J.J. Hardy and another player. He didn't cite his source.

The Tigers could opt to trade outfielder Magglio Ordo?ez after the team's disappointing season, according to the Detroit Free Press. "We have a losing record, with the players we have," Ordo?ez admitted last week. "There's going to be changes." Magglio is one of Detroit's most popular players, a postseason hero and the defending American League batting champion, but he's also owed $18 million next season. "This game is a business," Ordo?ez said. "They trade players. They play for four or five years and then (teams) trade them. You don't see those franchise players that spend their career for only one team. "I want to play hard, help this team win, and hopefully finish my career here."

The Indians will be able choose the 'player to be named' that they receive from the Brewers if Milwaukee makes the postseason, according to Plain Dealer. The agreement stems from the trade that sent CC Sabathia from Cleveland to the Brewers in early July. The player could come from a list of four players. Outfielder Michael Brantley and third baseman Taylor Green are the most talented players on the list.

The Royals are expected to shop Jose Guillen on the trade market this winter after a disappointing season with the team, according to Kansas City Star. They will gauge the interest in Guillen against his 2008 production. He has just 18 home runs and 81 RBIs this season.