30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/8691437 en-us The MLB Rumors blog posts relevant, legitimate baseball rumors -- hot stove reports, trades and signings. Rumors typically come from established journalists, and include a link to the source material. All 30 teams are covered. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:26:30 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18117202?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18117202?source=rss_blogs_MLB In a conference call from Japan, Akinori Iwamura would be "interested" in exploring a long-term contract with the Pirates. ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:08:37 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18117202?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18117098?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18117098?source=rss_blogs_MLB According to the Detroit News , free-agent left-hander Jarrod Washburn, not likely to re-sign with the Tigers, says a return to the Seattle Mariners would be among his top choices. ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:02:19 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18117098?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055648?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055648?source=rss_blogs_MLB Three key Angels headed for free agency -- Chone Figgins, Bobby Abreu and Vladimir Guerrero -- have publicly expressed a desire to return to Anaheim, and center fielder Torii Hunter, after talking to free-agent pitcher John Lackey, is convinced the r ... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:49 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055648?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055601?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055601?source=rss_blogs_MLB According to the Denver Post , former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has told people close to him that he wants back into coaching and is one of four finalists for the Texas Rangers' hitting instructor job. ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:41:01 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055601?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055491?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055491?source=rss_blogs_MLB Adam Kennedy told the San Francisco Chronicle he's interested in returning to the Giants. His agent also said that talks were "very positive." ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:33:51 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055491?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055400?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055400?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Baltimore Sun reports that Orioles international scouting director met with free-agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman and his agent in New York. ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:29:09 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055400?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055348?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055348?source=rss_blogs_MLB As the Cubs try to deal disgruntled outfielder Milton Bradley, rumors are swirling about a trade with the Blue Jays for CF Vernon Wells. ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:19:50 EST http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/18055348?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17350060?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17350060?source=rss_blogs_MLB Troy Renck of the Denver Post speculates the Rockies will shop Manuel Corpas heavily this offseason. ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:08:08 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17350060?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349999?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349999?source=rss_blogs_MLB Pirates president Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington each affirmed, in unambiguous terms, that they want manager John Russell and his staff back, according to a report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:02:39 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349999?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349942?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349942?source=rss_blogs_MLB Two more bidders for the Rangers have been identified, and one of them has had conversations with Rangers President Nolan Ryan about joining his investment group, as reported by the Dallas Morning News . ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:58:42 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349942?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349863?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349863?source=rss_blogs_MLB If history is an indication and Astros GM Ed Wade sticks by the criteria he has set, the Houston Chronicle speculates fans can officially rule out Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio and Brad Ausmus as managerial candidates. But Astros fans would be wise to k ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:52:21 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349863?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349785?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349785?source=rss_blogs_MLB San Francisco Chronicle columnist John Shea asked Tim Lincecum if he'd be open to a long-term deal. ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:46:59 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17349785?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333392?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333392?source=rss_blogs_MLB The three-year, $19 million contract that Danys Baez signed with the Orioles in November 2006 expires at season's end. And though he hasn't ruled out returning to Baltimore, it's highly unlikely that Baez, 32, will be back with the rebuilding club. ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:21:09 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333392?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333350?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333350?source=rss_blogs_MLB Who will be the Astros' next manager? ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:17:20 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333350?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333284?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333284?source=rss_blogs_MLB A Chicago Sun-Times source confirmed that all of the White Sox coaches whose contracts are up after the season were in the process of signing extensions, believed to be through 2011. Those coaches include hitting coach Greg Walker, pitching coach Don ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:12:23 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333284?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333075?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333075?source=rss_blogs_MLB Because Freddy Sanchez will require surgery after the season to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, the San Jose Mercury News suggests the club will likely decline the $8.1 million option for the All-Star second baseman. ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:58:23 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17333075?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17332978?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17332978?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Chicago Tribune speculates that Milton Bradley's appology appears to be an effort to boost is reputation and make him tradable. ... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 9:51:33 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17332978?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317606?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317606?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Cardinals have faced a huge setback in their goal to establish the club as a leading player in the Caribbean market. ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:09:58 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317606?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317563?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317563?source=rss_blogs_MLB Bobby Cox responded to a report on Tuesday that there has been a confict between he and GM Frank Wren. ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:06:36 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317563?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317486?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317486?source=rss_blogs_MLB The timeline regarding Indians' manager Eric Wedge appears to be status quo, according to MLB . ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:01:10 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317486?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317442?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317442?source=rss_blogs_MLB Texas Rangers left-hander Eddie Guardado told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram he is considering retirement. ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:58:14 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317442?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317310?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317310?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Arizona Republic reports that Brandon Webb, who hasn't pitched since Opening Day because of an injury to his pitching shoulder, has no interest in restructuring his deal. ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:50:44 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17317310?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300697?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300697?source=rss_blogs_MLB Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports the Yankees haven't discounted Minnesota yet. The Yankees had three scouts at the Metrodome covering the Twins during their three-game series against Detroit. ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:29:49 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300697?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300649?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300649?source=rss_blogs_MLB It appears that Trevor Hoffman could be back for another year with the Brewers. Hoffman has made it known that he'd like to return and GM Doug Melvin confirmed he's opened to the idea. ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:26:04 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300649?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300574?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300574?source=rss_blogs_MLB Even as Jason Marquis focuses on helping the Rockies clinch a wild-card berth, the veteran righty has made it k nown he'd like to return to the Mets next season. ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:47:48 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300574?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300509?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300509?source=rss_blogs_MLB Sources have identified former agent Dennis Gilbert as the front man for investors who have been approved by Major League Baseball to place a bid for the Texas Rangers. ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:16:33 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17300509?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213702?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213702?source=rss_blogs_MLB Mark Hendrickson is eager to be back with the Orioles in 2010 that he's content to take a lead in the bullpen. ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:29:45 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213702?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213552?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213552?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Brewers could shut down Yovani Gallardo for the season, according to a report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:18:35 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213552?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213347?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213347?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Brewers don't need a major overhaul to return to contention next season, according to MLB.com . ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:01:40 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17213347?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17178826?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17178826?source=rss_blogs_MLB Kevin Millwood is hoping some extra work on the side can get his mechanics straightened out, as reported by the Dallas Morning News . ... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:34:41 EDT http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8691437/17178826?source=rss_blogs_MLB 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://mlb-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/8691437 100