Buzz: Furcal, Manny, Dunn, and Closer’s Market
In a report for FoxSports.com, Ken Rosenthal writes, “If the Braves acquire Jake Peavy, one of their next steps will be to pursue free-agent SS Rafael Furcal,” according a major-league sources.
The Braves would go after Furcal, because they will likely have to trade SS Yunel Escobar in a deal for Peavy, Rosenthal explains.
…the buzz from around baseball suggests the Braves, A’s, and Indians are among at least eight teams who have shown interest in furcal, meaning he could very well end up getting the four-year deal he is said to be seeking…
Meanwhile, Nationals GM Jim Bowden denied reports that his team is interested in free-agent OF Manny Ramirez, saying in an e-mail, ‘We are not pursuing Manny 
Ramirez.’
Instead, according to the MLB.com, “The Nationals are looking for a left-handed hitting slugger, and they are pursuing free agents Mark Teixeira and Adam Dunn and Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder.”
Lastly, in the New York Times, Justin Salblich takes a closer look at the closer’s market, who is available, who isn’t, and where they may end up.
