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Giants free agent Jason Schmidt still should coax a multiyear contract worth more than $10 million per season, particularly since quality starting pitching is a scarce commodity. Arizona, where Schmidt lives, and Seattle, close to where he grew up, are expected to be leading suitors for his services.
-- Contra Costa Times

Vernon Wells says he wants to remain a Blue Jay for the long term. Paul Godfrey says the same. Now, it's just a matter of getting it done.
-- Toronto Sun

The Angels appear intent on making room at second base for rookie Howie Kendrick and adding Adam Kennedy to the list of aging contributors from their 2002 World Series team who have been cast aside in favor of younger and sleeker models. Asked whether he would like to remain in the American League, Kennedy said he didn't have a preference.
-- Los Angeles Times

With talk that manager Frank Robinson won't be brought back next season by the Nationals, Yankees first base coach Tony Peña has surfaced as a possible replacement.
-- New York Post

Twins pitcher Brad Radke still must clear two hurdles this week in his comeback bid, but if they go as well as Monday's step. Manager Ron Gardenhire and pitching coach Rick Anderson could decide today when to start Radke, provided he doesn't have any problems with his shoulder today.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

With the A's in a potential clinch situation Monday night, needing a win over the Mariners plus an Angels loss to Texas, center fielder Mark Kotsay was dismayed not to be in the lineup. Manager Ken Macha repeatedly has said that Kotsay is not in a platoon, and he said Monday night was a chance to take it easy on Kotsay's troublesome back, as well as to get Bobby Kielty's bat into the lineup.
-- San Francisco Chronicle

It will be announced that Twins Johan Santana, Joe Mauer and Joe Nathan have been selected to play for a major league all-star team that will tour Japan in November. Each player is expected to receive $50,000 for a week of games.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

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