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	The Dodgers have interest in Manny Ramirez but have been turned off by the outrageous price tag of $38 million. Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

The Dodgers have interest in Manny Ramirez but have been turned off by what they consider the outrageous price tag. The Red Sox want three players, including power-hitting outfielder prospect Matt Kemp and budding closer Jonathan Broxton. And they also want the Dodgers to pay Ramirez's entire salary of $38 million the next two years.
-- Los Angeles Times

If there's genuine interest in Barry Bonds outside the Giants' executive offices -- and it's clear Bonds isn't the unanimous choice to play left field -- it's a highly guarded secret. Teams are saying "no" at a rapid rate, and perhaps it's an easy call if they're scared off by Bonds' age, legs and legal woes.
-- San Francisco Chronicle

The Yankees will have a roster spot for Andy Pettitte until he tells them otherwise, even though a Pettitte return to pinstripes seems unlikely. His decision is not expected to come for another few weeks. Pettitte seems at least somewhat intrigued by the Yankees.
-- Newsday

Baltimore club executives have worked hard this offseason to bury the notion that the Orioles have a paralyzed and indecisive front office. They hope to continue their overhaul of the roster this week by adding a few more players. Luis Gonzalez and Cliff Floyd are left standing atop the Orioles' free-agent outfield wish list.
-- Baltimore Sun

Curt Schilling had his differences with J.D. Drew in the past but the Red Sox pitcher said he would welcome the free agent outfielder as a teammate.
-- Boston Herald

The net for a potential trade has been cast wide, according to one Pirates source, but few names have surfaced above the level of speculation.
-- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Look for the Twins this week, to begin official talks on multiyear contracts with the agents for American League most valuable player Justin Morneau, batting champion Joe Mauer and 109-RBI producer Michael Cuddyer.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

The Twins don't want to depart with Juan Rincon, but a little birdie says the Astros and Rockies are talking about Rincon with Minnesota, which is seeking starting pitching and another hitter.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

Less than three months after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery, closer Jason Isringhausen insists the Cardinals should plan on him being available to pitch the ninth inning on opening day.
-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tampa Bay outfielders Carl Crawford and Rocco Baldelli have become popular subjects of trade speculation, based on a widely held belief around the game that the Rays are desperate to move higher-salaried players in order to continue adding minor-league (and lower-priced) depth. While neither Crawford nor Baldelli is a lock to remain in a Rays uniform, the fact remains that the Rays would be hard-pressed to receive value in return for either.
-- Tampa Tribune

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