We mentioned the Peavy rumor, but CBS Sportstline also had some other good rumblings today:
- Sportsline expects the Phillies to be “aggressive” in trying to keep Aaron Rowand. If true, this would be another lie by the Philly brass, who claimed to only be in on free agent pitchers this offseason, but was then exposed as offering Mike Lowell a 4 year, $50M deal.
- The Pirates are making a serious run at Padres third base prospect Chase Headley (.330, 20, 78 for Double-A San Antonio), by offering outfielders Xavier Nady and Nate McClouth. In my eyes, this would be a fleece for Pittsburgh. I like McClouth, but San Diego should definitely be able to get a better package for Headley.
- Texas (6 years, $70M) and Kansas City (5 years, $75M) made serious runs at Torii Hunter before the centerfielder fleeced the Angels. Hunter, however, wanted to play for a contender. Allllllllriiiiiiiiight, Torii. Just admit it….you took the highest bid.
- Kerry Wood had a two year offer from Milwaukee before he showed his loyalty and returned to the Cubs for a one year deal.
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Of course he took the highest deal, that’s what he should have done.