Buzz: A’s are Shopping Dan Haren
In his latest update for SI.com, citing ‘league sources,’ Jon Heyman, the A’s have started calling teams, including the Mets, Red Sox and Yankees, to gauge interest in RHP Dan Haren.
According to Heyman, the A’s are seeking a similar deal for Haren as the Twins are seeking 
for LHP Johan Santana.
Unlike Santana, who can be a free agent after next season, Haren is under contract and due $16.25 million through 2010, assuming his $6.75 million option for 2010 is exercised.
Lastly, Heyman writes, ‘The A’s also will consider offers for their other top pitchers, including Joe Blanton and Rich Harden.’
…as i wrote yesterday, and earlier this morning, there is more and more buzz out of Oakland suggesting that the A’s will not seriously field offers for haren until the Twins make a decision on Johan Santana…once santana is set, the A’s will first consider moving haren, followed by Joe Blanton, who is still arbitration eligible…
Heyman continues on to provide details on similar packages for Santana, and how they could impact the market in Oakland.
