Dodgers unable to pull the trigger (cont.) - Jon Heyman - SI.com

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Brian Fuentes for Aaron Heilman: Stupid trade idea
Published 26 days ago by Andrew Vazzano (noreply@blogger.com) at The 'Ropolitans :: New York Mets Baseball Blog
This makes no sense to me. From Jon Heyman: It is believed the Mets could nab Fuentes if they were willing to part with the talented but frustrating Aaron Heilman. Says one scout, "Fuentes is throwing really great. He'd help someone, if the Rockies trade him.''Why bother?

Updates: Washburn, Beltre, Rhodes
Published 26 days ago by Jon Shields at Bleeding Blue and Teal
... that Kei Igawa isn’t in the proposed Jarrod Washburn deal, and the New York Yankees will require Seattle to pay some of Washburn’s contract, rather than taking on Igawa’s.  Jon Heyman reports Seattle is asking for both Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner, not one or the other as I assumed ...

More on the lefty relief market
Published 26 days ago by Ed Ryan (noreply@blogger.com) at Mets Fever
... It is believed the Mets could nab Fuentes if they were willing to part with the talented but frustrating Aaron Heilman. Says one scout, "Fuentes is throwing really great. He'd help someone, if the Rockies trade him.'' source SI.com ...

Do You Hear That? Sounds Like... Trade Whispers!
Published 26 days ago by Ian Casselberry at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... The initial thought is that the Tigers don't need a left-handed reliever, with Bobby Seay and Casey Fossum already in the major league bullpen, with Clay Rapada a drive up I-75 away from contributing to the cause.  But maybe it doesn't matter which hand Sherrill throws with, if he's the best available reliever on the market.  As it is, Sherrill might be a higher priority for other teams, and the Tigers might just be looking into what's being asked for or offered.  ...

Rumors, rumors everywhere nor any drop of truth
Published 26 days ago by Ben K. at River Ave. Blues
... that the Yanks are not interested in a catcher or Barry Bonds but are still hoping to land Jarrod Washburn. Jon Heyman writes that the Yanks are “considering” Bronson Arroyo, won’t be able to pry A.J. Burnett from the Jays and said no to a trade with Seattle involving both Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner. He also says those Robinson Cano rumors ...