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Huston Street
Dec. 10 4:35 am et

Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd hinted Tuesday that Huston Street would enter spring training as the favorite to close over Manny Corpas.

Going with Street would help preserve his trade value in case the team wants to move him later on. Just talking him up now can serve the same purpose. Spring training will help determine who is really the better bet of the two for 2009. A healthy Taylor Buchholz is actually probably the Rockies' best reliever, but he's clearly third in line for saves right now.
Source: Denver Post

Alan Embree
Dec. 10 - 4:31 am et

The Rockies are expected to announce the Alan Embree signing after Thursday's Rule 5 draft.

Embree is believed to be getting a one-year deal worth about $2.5 million.
Source: Denver Post

Jarrod Saltalamacchia C Rangers
Dec. 10 - 3:31 am et

The Red Sox resumed talks with the Rangers about their young catchers on Tuesday, but there were no signs that progress was made.

It's been speculated since last month that the Rangers would want Clay Buchholz and either Justin Masterson or Michael Bowden for Jarrod Saltalamacchia, a price the Red Sox aren't going to pay. The Red Sox will probably have to go in a different direction and have kicked the tires on free agent Josh Bard, the Pirates' Ronny Paulino and many others. It's believed that they'll non-tender Kevin Cash on Friday, so they are on the lookout for two catchers. Of course, it remains quite likely that Jason Varitek will be one of them.
Source: Boston Herald

Rafael Furcal SS Dodgers
Dec. 10 - 3:22 am et

The Dodgers have extended an offer to free agent Rafael Furcal.

The Press-Enterprise described it as a "short-term" proposal. Something like $25 million for two years might be what the Dodgers are thinking. "They told us they'd keep us apprised," GM Ned Colletti said. "They don't seem to be in a big hurry."
Source: Riverside Press-Enterprise


Rich Aurilia 1B Giants
Dec. 10 - 3:19 am et

Giants GM Brian Sabean said that he has reconsidered on Rich Aurilia and would like to re-sign the free agent.

To think that we were concerned about the Giants' offense. Aurilia did hit lefties well last season, but he ended up with way too many at-bats, 407 to be exact. Viewed strictly as a backup, he'd be fine. However, it seems best not to give Bruce Bochy the opportunity to overuse him again.
Source: San Jose Mercury News


Joey Devine Athletics
Dec. 10 - 3:16 am et

A's manager Bob Geren indicated he plans to alternate Joey Devine and Brad Ziegler in the closer's role depending on the game situation.

It's doubtful that such an arrangement would last in today's era. Devine has the better chance of running away with the job, but he's also the more likely of the two to go down with arm problems and miss half of the season. Fantasy leaguers may have to pair them.
Source: San Jose Mercury News



Randy Johnson SP Diamondbacks
Dec. 10 - 3:13 am et

The Astros and Angels have joined the crowd expressing interest in free agent Randy Johnson.

Both teams have met with Johnson's agents. The Giants, A's and Dodgers may be the best bets to land Johnson. He would prefer a western division team.
Source: East Valley Tribune