Trade Rumor - Baseball Wiretap
Mets Listening To Offers For Reyes
The Mets are at the very least listening to offers for shortstop Jose Reyes, according to a report in The New York Daily News.
It seems likely that Reyes will remain with the Mets for the 2011 season, although the team would likely move him for the right package of major-league ready players and prospects.
Red Sox Very Interested In Upton
The Red Sox are very interested in Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton, writes Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune.
Rogers writes that Boston has been involved in discussions ever since it became known that Arizona was open to trading him.
Gonzalez Staying In San Diego?
ESPN.com's Buster Olney writes that it is beginning to appear more likely that the Padres will hold onto first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.
San Diego could trade Gonzalez at midseason depending on their record, but a trade this winter appears unlikely.
Gonzalez played the second half of the 2010 season with a shoulder injury.
Jays Give Up Pursuit Of Upton
The Toronto Blue Jays have given up on their pursuit of Justin Upton.
Arizona has made Upton available in trade scenarios, but their asking price has remaining extremely high.
Seattle Not On Upton's No-Trade List
Contrary to reports, Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton does not have the Mariners listed on his no-trade list.
Arizona is entering offers for Upton, but they aren't going to move him without getting anything significant in return.
D-Backs Would Want Ellsbury, Bard For Upton
The Diamondbacks are fielding calls for outfielder Justin Upton and are looking major-league ready players in return.
The Royals, Mariners, Marlins, Blue Jays and Red Sox are among about seven to eight teams seen as potentially serious suitors.
Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated writes that Arizona would want Jacoby Ellsbury and Daniel Bard from Boston for Upton.
A's, M's On Upton's No-Trade List
The Diamondbacks are listening to offers for outfielder Justin Upton, but they won't be able to trade him wherever they wish.
According to Ken Rosenthal, Upton's no-trade list includes the Athletics, Mariners, Tigers and Royals.
Orioles Aren't Making Anyone Untouchable
The Orioles are looking to fill quite a few holes this winter and president Andy MacPhail says that no player is untouchable in trade talks.
Baltimore is looking for a corner infielder, shortstop and additional pitching.
Market Makes Greinke Deal More Likely?
The Royals are at the very least listening to offers for right-hander Zack Greinke.
Some around the game believe that Kansas City is more likely to trade Greinke this winter because the drop-off after top free agent Cliff Lee is drastic.
The opposite belief is that Kansas City doesn't want to eliminate its fan base by trading their best player.
Orioles Looking At Bartlett, Hardy
The Orioles haven't ruled out retaining shortstop Cesar Izturis, but they are still looking for other options at shortstop, according to sources.
Baltimore has had trade discussions about Tampa Bay's Jason Bartlett and Minnesota's J.J. Hardy.
Phillies Like Carlos Quentin
The Phillies will go after Carlos Quentin if they lose Jayson Werth to free agency.
Justin Upton On Yankees' Radar?
New York would likely have to part with prospects and major-league players to get Justin Upton.
Rays Shopping Jason Bartlett
Jason Bartlett is one year away from free agency.
Prince Fielder Not Yet Available
Prince Fielder can be a free agent after the 2011 season, but Milwaukee is trying to change that.
Cardinals Interested In Uggla
St. Louis has made their infield a top priority this winter.
Red Sox Could Use Doubront In Trade
Rival teams expect the Red Sox to use left-hander Felix Doubront in a trade to upgrade immediately.
Brewers Will Trade Hitters For Pitchers
Milwaukee is looking to upgrade their starting rotation by dangling some of their offensive stars.
Toronto Believed To Be Favorites For Uggla
The Marlins are shopping Dan Uggla because they can't agree on a long-term contract.
Pirates May Deal Doumit
Pittsburgh has three catchers on their 40-man roster.
Padres, Marlins Discussing Maybin Deal
Cameron Maybin may be headed to San Diego.
Tigers Interested In Uggla
Detroit is looking for a power bat and Florida can't agree on an extension with Dan Uggla.
Could Rays Deal B.J. Upton?
B.J. Upton earned $3 million this season.
Beltran Open To Waiving No-Trade Clause
Carlos Beltran is entering the final season of a seven-year, $119 million deal.
Rangers To Go After Greinke No Matter What Happens with Lee
The Rangers want to add Zack Greinke to their rotation.
Greinke Won't Waive Clause For New York
Zach Greinke has a no-trade clause and could be moved by Kansas City.
Soria Content Remaining With Royals
Joakim Soria is confident in what the Royals are doing for the future.