Buzz: Is Omar Minaya Alive
In a recent update to ESPN.com, citing ‘officials with two clubs,’ Jayson Stark describes the Mets as ‘in trouble,’ with regards to their effort to deal for a starting pitcher.
According to Stark, it is ‘believed’ that the Mets have yet to talk with the A’s or Orioles while in Nashville, adding…
“And there are indications that they aren’t as interested in free agents Livan Hernandez or Carlos Silva as they’ve been portrayed to be, either.”
Earlier today, also at ESPN.com, Amy Nelson wrote that the Orioles and Dodgers ‘may be close on a deal’ that will send LHP Erik Bedard to Los Angeles in exchange for OF Matt Kemp and RHP Jonathan Broxton.
However, Los Angeles beat-reporter Tony Jackson writes to his blog, for the Daily News, “I find that hard to believe, mostly that the Dodgers would part with Broxton at a time when they are about to enter the season with a 38-year-old closer, but I’m running it down anyway.”
Additionally, at his blog for MLB.com, Jim Molony says, “Though the Dodgers are interested in Bedard, it is unlikely they would create holes at two important slots - starting right fielder and setup man - to get him.”
Lastly, during a recent on-air spot for ESPN News, Peter Gammons also mentioned that talks between the Dodgers and O’s regarding Bedard are untrue, which is awkward, because his own colleague is the one who started this.
Gammons also said that the Tigers will be unwilling to trade both Cameron Maybin and Andrew Miller in a deal for Bedard.
