This thread is strictly for rumors, waiver claims and news. Signings will have their own individual threads. The Ervin Santana deal is an exception.
Here's the latest.
Atlanta: The Braves claimed outfielder Jordan Schafer off waivers from Houston today. He was traded to Houston in the deal that sent Michael Bourn to Atlanta.
Boston: Despite numerous attempts by the Angels to dump both big contracts of Dan Haren and Vernon Wells, the Red Sox insist they are only interested in Haren. Haren is likely to be dealt sooner rather than later, according to several sources.
San Francisco: It looks like Brandon Belt is the first baseman for San Fran, after the club declined veteran Aubrey Huff's contract option, making him a free agent.
Yankees are fishing, but no one is biting on A-Rod: Not only is his contract practically immovable, but it appears Alex Rodriguez just simply doesn't want to waive his no trade clause.
More from Bob Nightengale:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...ville/1672933/
Show me the money: Michael Bourn isn't fooling around, as he's hired Scott Boras as his agent and is said to be seeking a $100 million contract.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...uck-with-that/
Angels and Rangers fighting over Greinke?
After moving Ervin Santana yesterday and likely trading Haren anytime soon, the Angels are doing their best to re-sign Zack Greinke. However, should they not be able to sign him, Texas is seriously considering taking a run at the ace:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_mlb&c_id=mlb
