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| The Blue Jays have contacted the Cubs regarding ace hurler Roy Halladay, according to MLBblogs.com. |
Our View: Halladay is due $15.75MM in 2010, which the Cubs cannot currently handle. Toronto will also want some top prospects in return, making him unlikely to land in Chicago.
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| The Red Sox have claimed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Mariners, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Manuel did not allow any runs over 4.1 innings of relief with the Reds in 2009, and had one walk and two strikeouts. The Red Sox have a well-stocked bullpen, but the 26-year-old right-hander should be given a shot to compete for a job in spring training.
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| Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports that catcher Craig Tatum has been claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. |
Our View: He had been a Red. Tatum hit .162 in 68 at-bats for Cincinnati last season. He could serve as Baltimore's back-up behind Matt Wieters in 2010.
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| Jorge Campillo has signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Along with Brad Thompson, the Royals have now snagged the free agent market's two biggest prizes. Campillo has a lifetime 4.23 ERA in 180.2 innings.
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| Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Chicago White Sox are close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to be a reserve shortstop. |
Our View: Well, the White Sox certainly don't need to get any older, but even at age 42, you won't find a better defensive sub at short than Vizquel.
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| The Mariners remain interested in acquiring Tigers' starting pitcher Edwin Jackson, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: Jackson is due a raise from his $2.3 million 2009 salary, and the Tigers don't seem willing to pay it. With the Mariners more competitive than expected in 2009, they could be going for it in 2010. Pitching in Seattle's very spacious Safeco Park, much like Detroit's Comerica Park, Jackson could have another big season were he to be shipped to the Northwest.
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| The Angels appear to be interested in free agent outfielder Jason Bay, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
Our View: Angels owner Arte Moreno has said he likes Bay's "great bat and great makeup." With Vladimir Guerrero likely not coming back, he would be a great fit in Anaheim's stacked lineup.
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| The Yankees are dangling Nick Swisher as trade bait, according to Bob Nightengale. |
Our View: Swisher had a solid 2009 with a .371 OBP despite a .249 batting average. He hit 29 home runs and was one of very few Yankees who hit much better on the road than at home. There could be some interest in the switch-hitting outfielder.
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| Add the Dodgers to the list of contenders looking to acquire ace Roy Halladay this offseason. Bob Nightengale tweets that the team is focusing on the potential acquisition of the former Cy Young. |
Our View: The thought is that the Dodgers would have to give up Chad Billingsley and others to land Halladay. The Dodgers need a No. 1 guy, but the only free agent that carries that tag is John Lackey.
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| Former Cardinal Brad Thompson has reached a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals, according to Fox Sports. |
Our View: The contract doesn't guarantee a spot on the Royals' 40-man roster, but it's believed he will make the team out of spring training. Thompson has 185 career appearances (32 starts), and a lifetime 4.36 ERA.
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