-Outfielder Cody Ross is seeking a three-year, $25 million contract at this point and the Red Sox aren't interested in giving him that much money.
-Boston has expressed interest in veteran gold glover Torii Hunter and Hunter would love to play with David Ortiz. "I'm open to anybody, especially if David is there," Hunter told WEEI.com in late August. "David is one of my guys. We were roommates in Minnesota and he's one of my brothers.”
-There is speculation that the Dan Haren trade fell apart because of health issues, as teams are looking at the veteran but with concern. His agents, CAA Sports will have to convince teams interested that he's healthy.
-Jeremy Bonderman has lost 35 pounds and is going to attempt a comeback to the bigs, although he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2010. More CBS here:
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/ey...comeback-trail
-The Dodgers are reportedly eyeing Anibal Sanchez, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN:
https://twitter.com/jaysonst/status/265923132307673088
-Joakim Soria has said he would set up for the Yankees if they do sign him, they have had interest in him for a while now. "If the Yankees call, we will be all ears," Soria's agent, Oscar Suarez, said by phone Monday. "If there is a fit, Joakim would be elated to work with Mo. He would close everywhere except there."
-Minnesota has agreed to sign Samuel Deduno and Esmerling Vasquez to minor-league contracts. More here:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/tw...177311841.html