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One Orioles source said the team has had general discussions with Philadelphia and Arizona regarding outfielder Bobby Abreu and third baseman Troy Glaus, but deals are unlikely because of the asking price for each was too high.
-- Baltimore Sun

The Cubs are interested in trading for Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley but talks appear to be preliminary at this point.
-- Daily Herald

While the Mets worked frantically to finalize the Billy Wagner contract, it prevented them from making any progress with Bengie Molina. As of last night, Met GM Omar Minaya still had not returned a phone call that Molina's agent, Alan Nero, had left on Monday morning. Nero intends to make a counter-offer when he speaks with Minaya.
-- New York Post

If Derek Jeter moved from shortstop to center field next season, he would win a Gold Glove within a year, Bobby Murcer said yesterday. Later in the day, the Yankees denied that Joe Torre had made comments that he would consider converting Jeter or Alex Rodriguez to the outfield.
-- New York Times

The Yankees are looking at possible trades, with Bubba Crosby as a fall-back option. The Yankees are one of many teams to express interest in Tampa Bay's speedy Joey Gathright, and while the Devil Rays are thought to be sorting through trade partners, the Yankees have little of the young talent Tampa Bay seeks.
-- Newark Star-Ledger

Talks between the Phillies and Tom Gordon have reached a serious stage. Gordon pitched as a setup man for the New York Yankees last season, but he wants to be a closer again. The Phillies have made an offer, but Gordon would like a three-year deal. The Phillies prefer a two-year contract.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer

The Yankees were moving close to signing former Braves closer Kyle Farnsworth last night and, in a bit of a surprise, were also in serious negotiations to bring back Tom Gordon as a key piece in the bridge to Mariano Rivera.
-- New York Daily News

According to industry sources, the Yankees are going to pay the price for the Blue Jays and Mets signing B.J. Ryan and Billy Wagner, respectively. Before the closer market took off, pitchers such as Kyle Farnsworth, Tom Gordon and Julian Tavarez were slotted in the $4.5 million a year range. Now, they may be able to bag close to $6 million a season.
-- New York Post

The Rangers have an offer out to Octavio Dotel and have expressed interest in Kyle Farnsworth, Jason Grimsley, Braden Looper and Felix Rodriguez. They have considered Jose Mesa, who had 27 saves as the Pittsburgh Pirates closer last season but has told the Rangers that he would consider an eighth-inning role as well. The Rangers also have shown interest in the Rockies' Byung-Hyun Kim as well as Brian Moehler and Jason Johnson.
-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Rangers have re-engaged the Florida Marlins in discussions about outfielder Juan Pierre. He could add speed to a team that stole only 67 bases last year.
-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Padres General Manager Kevin Towers said the soaring salaries of relief aces will have little bearing on the club's valuation of Trevor Hoffman, the longtime Padres closer who is on the free-agent market. Hoffman's leverage could be on the rise, however, if recent deals for closers influence other clubs.
-- San Diego Union-Tribune

A little birdie says the Kansas City Royals have offered Twins free-agent outfielder Jacque Jones a $24 million, four-year contract.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

The Cardinals have a vacancy at second base as free agent Mark Grudzielanek ponders proposals from several clubs. The New York Mets are a leading contender.
-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig is meeting this week with at least two of the remaining bidders among the eight groups that are trying to buy the Nationals.
-- Washington Post

The Phillies, looking to make the dimensions at Citizens Bank Park more neutral to hitters and pitchers, plan to remove the first two rows of seats in left field. That will move the warning track and fence back five feet and raise the fence from eight feet high to 101/2 feet. Major League Baseball is looking at those plans, but they are expected to be approved.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer

With the Rockies thus far rebuffed in their attempts to acquire Minnesota's J.C. Romero, Randy Williams will compete with Jaime Cerda for a bullpen spot. Also, in their search for a starting pitcher, the Rockies have expressed interest in Washington free agent Tony Armas Jr.
-- Denver Post

The Rockies caught a break with left-handed reliever Randy Williams, who was not claimed off waivers and re-signed with the team. Williams, 30, posted a 5.73 ERA in 30 games with Colorado, but allowed just three of 24 inherited runners to score.
-- Denver Post

The Twins today will unveil two new jerseys for 2006. A white, sleeveless jersey will serve as an alternate home uniform. A navy blue alternate/batting practice jersey featuring a 'TC' logo will replace a similar one worn this year.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

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