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Pads' Quentin to undergo another knee surgery

Carlos Quentin will undergo another arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this offseason.

The procedure should take place shortly after the season ends. Quentin had surgery on the knee back in March, but soreness has kept him from playing the field since September 19. The outfielder is expected to be 100 percent for spring training. "My training regimen, I'll change some of that, some of it will be weight loss, some of it will be rest," he said. "But it will all be geared toward staying on the field."

Source: Padres.mlb.com

Wed, Oct 3, 2012 08:57:00 PM

Twins willing to offer Davis multiple years

Darren Wolfson of 1500ESPN.com reports that the Twins are interested in Rajai Davis and are willing to offer him a multi-year contract.

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said Monday that he believes Davis will sign with someone in the next day or two, and it appears the Twins might be the landing spot. The Twins could use the speedy outfielder in left and center field, letting Josh Willingham DH some and providing protection in case Aaron Hicks isn't ready.

Source: 1500ESPN.com

Dec 9 - 10:56 PM

Angels/D'Backs Trumbo talks have 'traction'

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that trade talks between the Angels and Diamondbacks regarding Mark Trumbo have some "traction."

Crasnick adds, however, that there's "nothing imminent." If the two sides do get something done, it's expected that either Trevor Cahill or Tyler Skaggs will head to Anaheim in the deal. The Halos could also conceivably get both pitchers if the trade were to be expanded to include more than Trumbo.

Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter

Dec 9 - 10:43 PM

O'Flaherty expected to re-sign with Braves

ESPN's Jayson Stark reports that other clubs are "getting (the) feeling" that Eric O'Flaherty will re-sign with the Braves.

The Nationals, Dodgers and Phillies all reportedly have interest in the left-hander, but it appears O'Flaherty will probably stay in Atlanta. The southpaw won't be ready to contribute until sometime in May as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery but should be a weapon once he's healthy.

Source: Jayson Stark on Twitter

Dec 9 - 10:34 PM

Indians listening to offers for SP Masterson

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Indians are listening to trade offers for Justin Masterson.

The Indians are aiming to contend in 2014 and Masterson is their ace, but Rosenthal says the thinking in dealing him would be to explore "longer-term options." Masterson is entering his walk year, and the Tribe must not feel good about their chances of locking him up to a long-term extension. Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported earlier this offseason that Masterson was looking for an extension in the five-year, $75 million range.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 9 - 9:44 PM

Orioles' interest in Murphy 'way overblown'

Jim Duquette of SiriusXM reports that the Orioles' reported interest in Daniel Murphy is "way overblown."

Andy Martino of the New York Daily News is also hearing that the Orioles are not "hot" for Murphy at the moment. The Mets are reportedly shopping Murphy aggressively and the Orioles are not set at second base, but it doesn't appear the O's are anxious to swing a deal. Murphy is arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter after batting .286/.319/.415 with 13 homers and 23 steals for the Mets in 2013.

Source: Jim Duquette on Twitter

Dec 9 - 9:34 PM

Report: Cruz turned down $75M offer from M's

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times wrote in his Winter Meetings blog that there are rumors Nelson Cruz turned down a five-year, $75 million offer from the Mariners.

It's really hard to believe, both that the Mariners would offer such a deal and even more so that Cruz would turn it down. Cruz is coming off a PED suspension, hasn't well outside of Texas, will turn 34 during the season and will require the signing team to forfeit a draft pick. All of that adds up to this rumor probably being bogus, but it doesn't mean the outfielder hasn't received plenty of interest. In addition to the Mariners, the Orioles are also interested in Cruz, and the Rangers haven't ruled out re-signing him.

Source: Seattle Times

Dec 9 - 9:27 PM

Halos focus on Cahill, Skaggs in Trumbo talks

Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Angels are "focused on" Trevor Cahill and Tyler Skaggs in their trade talks with the Diamondbacks involving Mark Trumbo.

Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reported earlier Monday that the Angels would not trade Trumbo for Skaggs straight up, but they do appear to like him as part of a package. The Halos are intent on adding at least one starter this winter, while the D'Backs want to add a power bat.

Source: Tim Brown on Twitter

Dec 9 - 8:32 PM

CarGo 'felt really good' swinging bat Monday

Carlos Gonzalez (finger) said he "felt really good" while taking 50 swings off the batting tee at Coors Field on Monday.

It's the first time he's tested out his sprained right middle finger since playing in the instructional league. "It’s getting stronger. It felt really good. No issues," said Gonzalez. "I am happy with how it feels." CarGo decided against surgery on the finger and doesn't want to change the way he grips the bat, worrying that it will compromise his power. It's certainly something to monitor going forward.

Source: Denver Post

Dec 9 - 8:15 PM

Mets interested in reliever Chris Perez

Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that the Mets are considering Chris Perez.

Perez would represent insurance for the ninth inning if Bobby Parnell's (neck) rehab doesn't go well. The former Indians reliever is meeting with clubs at the Winter Meetings in order to rehab an image that has taken some hits with off-the-field incidents. Perez shouldn't cost too much after posting a 4.33 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 54/21 K/BB ratio across 54 innings in 2013.

Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter

Dec 9 - 8:05 PM

Diamondbacks in on OF Shin-Soo Choo

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Diamondbacks are in on Shin-Soo Choo.

They're also in on trade talks for Mark Trumbo, as Rosenthal notes that the D'Backs are "active on multiple fronts." He says Arizona could potentially sign Choo and trade for a pitcher or trade for Trumbo and sign a free agent pitcher. Rosenthal reported earlier Monday that the Choo negotiations "appear to be reaching a critical stage." The Rangers are also in on him, with additional clubs likely in the mix.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 9 - 7:56 PM

Mets aggressively shopping Daniel Murphy

The Mets are pushing "very hard" to trade Daniel Murphy, according to Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan.

It's possible that New York is trying to open up second base for Eric Young. Regardless, trading Murphy now is an attempt to sell high by GM Sandy Alderson, who likely doesn't fully appreciate Murphy's hacktastic approach. The 28-year-old second baseman is coming off a career year in which he slashed .286/.319/.415 with 13 homers, 92 runs scored, 78 RBI and 23 stolen bases. Murphy should net a nice return package for the Mets.

Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter

Dec 9 - 7:47 PM