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	Are the Cubs thinking of giving up on enigmatic right-hander Kerry Wood? AP

A real nice stocking stuffer could come in a trade that would send Nationals second baseman Jose Vidro and reserve outfielder Ryan Church to the Cubs in exchange for starting pitcher Kerry Wood. The deal has more than a few details to be worked out, but there are two key issues. First, Vidro's leg injuries have to be mended. Part two is Wood's health and hefty contract.
-- Washington Examiner

According to major-league sources, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has made a contract offer in the last couple of days to free-agent outfielder Jacque Jones. The offer to Jones is believed to be no more than a two-year proposal and not as lucrative as the three-year, $15 million deal the Kansas City Royals reportedly have offered. The St. Louis Cardinals also might be in the bidding.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

All-Star second baseman Brian Roberts said his left arm feels better every day and he expects to be ready for Opening Day 2006. Roberts, who is one of Miguel Tejada's closest friends on the Orioles, said he expects the shortstop to remain with the franchise.
-- Baltimore Sun

For the Rangers, half the battle in landing a top free agent pitcher has been getting one to actually speak seriously with them. Kevin Millwood will visit with Rangers officials today.
-- Dallas Morning News

The Red Sox continue to explore shortstop options. A trade involving Manny Ramírez for Baltimore's Miguel Tejada remains a longshot, and the Sox would face strong competition from the Cubs and Angels, among others. The Sox remain in contact with the agent for Alex Gonzalez. A trade for Tampa Bay's Julio Lugo remains an outside possibility.
-- Boston Globe

The Red Sox remain the only club known to have made Johnny Damon an offer, a four-year, $40 million package CEO Larry Lucchino and Hoyer presented to agent Scott Boras during the winter meetings in Dallas two weeks ago. With the Dodgers reportedly on the verge of signing free agent Kenny Lofton, the Yankees appear to be the best remaining fit for Damon. The Orioles are also on record as having interest.
-- Boston Globe

The Red Sox continue to speak with the Seattle Mariners about a possible deal for center fielder Jeremy Reed; the Mariners, who signed free agent lefthander Jarrod Washburn yesterday, are known to have interest in Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
-- Boston Globe

When Wade Miller was not tendered a contract last December by the Houston Astros, the Red Sox pounced, believing the sore-shouldered righthander was a calculated gamble worth taking. Today, it is expected to be Boston's turn not to tender Miller a contract, a tacit acknowledgment that the risk did not pay off the way the Sox had hoped.
-- Boston Globe

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