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     Russell Branyan-1B-MarinersFeb. 9 - 9:43 pm et
    Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Indians and Blue Jays are interested in free-agent first baseman Russell Branyan.
    Both teams, however, are also interested in other hitters. Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin, who has seen Branyan work out recently, believes the veteran is healthy. "I see him every day in the weight room, doing all this core work," Corbin said. "I don’t know what the situation was with Seattle, but he looks good to me. He’s hitting every day with (Dan) Uggla and Khalil (Greene). I don’t see anything wrong." The 34-year-old Branyan hoped to receive a three-year deal this winter, but might now have to settle for a small one-year deal.
    Source: FOXSports.com
     Rod Barajas-C-Blue JaysFeb. 9 - 9:39 pm et
    Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that two teams that have interest in free agent catcher Rod Barajas -- the Mets and Rangers -- are experiencing complications in their pursuit of the veteran.
    Morosi writes that the Mets are out of money and the Rangers may be unable to increase payroll while in ownership transition. The 34-year-old Barajas smacked 19 homers last season. He should be cheap enough if either team can open up a nominal amount of money.
    Source: FOXSports.com
     Willy Taveras-OF-AthleticsFeb. 9 - 9:19 pm et
    According to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick, Astros general manager Ed Wade said he would be interested in bringing Willy Taveras to camp on a minor league contract if he clears waivers.
    The Athletics released Taveras on Tuesday after trading for him from the Reds last week. With his mix of speed and solid defense, Taveras could be a solid fourth or fifth outfielder on most teams at a minimal cost -- including the Astros.
    Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
     Johnny Damon-OF-YankeesFeb. 9 - 9:15 pm et
    Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that fee agent outfielder Johnny Damon has not moved off his demand of a two-year contract.
    And look where that has got him and agent Scott Boras. The Tigers, Rays and Braves appear to be in the mix for Damon, but obviously none of the three have met Damon's lofty demands yet. "We continue to monitor everything," Tigers club president/general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "I am not sure if we are close on anything."
    Source: FOXSports.com
     Angel Pagan-OF-MetsFeb. 9 - 7:58 pm et
    The Mets and outfielder Angel Pagan avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.45 million contract.
    Pagan requested $1.8 million and was offered $1.275 million from the Mets when arbitration figures were exchanged, so the two parties found middle ground. Pagan, 28, hit .306/.350/.487 with six homers, 32 RBI and 14 stolen bases over 343 at-bats last season and played solid defense in the outfield. GM Omar Minaya said Friday that the center field job will be an "open competition" between Pagan and Gary Matthews Jr. Expect Pagan to win that competition and man center until Carlos Beltran returns.
    Source: New York Daily News
     Mike Jacobs-DH-RoyalsFeb. 9 - 7:32 pm et
    The Mets are close to an agreement with free agent first baseman Mike Jacobs on a minor league contract, reports ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.
    He would get an invite to spring training as a non-roster invitee. Jacobs hit just .228/.297/.401 and struck out 132 times in 434 at-bats last year for the Royals, but he has a career .830 OPS against righties and boasts a decent amount of power. As far as no-risk fliers go, this is a decent one -- it wouldn't be shocking to see Jacobs enter into a platoon in New York.
    Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
     Greg Burke-R-PadresFeb. 9 - 7:00 pm et
    Padres placed RHP Greg Burke on unconditional waivers.
    Burke becomes a free agent if unclaimed, although he has the right to refuse any claim and enter the free agent market. The 27-year-old produced a 4.14 ERA in 45 2/3 innings of relief for the Padres last season, and, prior to that, was an effective closer at Triple-A Portland. He should garner some interest, but keep in mind that he had surgery on his throwing shoulder in October and his availability for spring training is not yet known.
    Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter

     
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