Is Sabathia California dreamin'? - Jon Heyman - SI.com

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Heyman's Latest: Sabathia, Dunn, Blake
Published 7/23/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Another column from SI.com's Jon Heyman. The Yankees "appear primed to make a big push" for CC Sabathia when he hits free agency.  While Sabathia may prefer the West Coast, he reportedly will not be offering a discount to those teams.  He'll want Johan money. Heyman speculates that Adam Dunn could be a nice addition for the Yankees, one that might mostly cost just money.  I know he hates playing baseball and all but the lack of interest is perplexing.  Brian Cashman and Walt Jocketty have ...

Baseball Today: Wednesday, July 23
Published 7/23/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... DAILY CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHTS ARE PART OF THE PACKAGE: The assumption -- especially in New York -- is that CC Sabathia is signed, sealed and delivered to the Yankees next year. Why, then, is he building a house in southern California? (SI.com) ...

Morning Update: Deadline Looming For Blake Deal
Published 7/23/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (npc29) at The Tribe Time Report
... will be the one week mark for the Trade Deadline. Teams will be starting to fire up the trade discussions and two deals already got done yesterday. The Indians are of course a prime team to trade some people. The most valuable being Casey Blake. But, for whatever reason, all quiet on that front. I'm going to be really upset with Shapiro if he doesn't move him before the deadline. Here is what has come through the pipeline on Blake. Jon Heyman says both New York teams are interested in Blake. Will Carroll of Baseball ...

Sources Say
Published 7/23/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Craig Calcaterra) at ShysterBall
Jon Heyman has a piece about the potential teams in the CC Sabathia derby this winter. This part struck me: Five executives who know Sabathia were asked whether they believe he will follow his heart or the money, and there's a split about how heavily he'll lean toward signing with a California team. Two executives opined that he's surely bound for California ("he isn't a New York guy,'' said one) and would be shocked to see him go to the Yankees or any other big-market East Coat team. But three others said some version of "money talks.'' A couple of those ...

Published 7/24/2008 by El Guapo's Ghost (noreply@blogger.com) at El Guapo's Ghost Rambles on about the Red Sox
JASON VARITEK AND MANNY RAMIREZ RUMORS On Tek, Jon Heyman wrote that… Varitek is believed to be seeking a four-year contract, and there's been no evidence of progress on that front with Boston, which likes to limit the length of deals to its 30-something players, even its beloved 30-somethings. Buster Olney…Heard this: At a time when Jason Varitek is moving toward his free agency, the Red Sox are scouting minor league organizations for catching. Prediction: Tek gets $20 million over two years with a club option for a ...