In Newsday, David Lennon reveals that the Mets talked to the Giants last month about acquiring LHP Noah Lowry, according to a ‘person familiar with the situation.’
However, according to Lennon, the Giants asked for OF Lastings Milledge plus ‘another young pitcher’ in the deal, but when discussions cooled, ‘the Mets shipped Milledge to the Nationals instead.’
…the [...]

According to Jon Heyman from SI.com, the Mets and Dodgers are at the ‘forefront of talks’ involving Orioles LHP Erik Bedard.
…well, this is interesting, because the Dodgers are also interested in Marlins 3B Miguel Cabrera, who will likely cost a similar package as needed to get bedard…damn, this is all connected…
In a post to ESPN.com, [...]

Last week, in a pre-GM meetings report for FOXSports.com, the always-informative Tracy Ringolsby wrote that the Giants have let teams know that 23-year-old RHP Tim Lincecum can be had.
Today, however, at SI.com, Jon Heyman writes that ‘it would stun everyone’ if Lincecum got dealt, adding, ‘Either Noah Lowry or Matt Cain is much more likely.’
…this is [...]

During a discussion with reporters yesterday, Giants GM Brian Sabean said in order to acquire a young position player, who can help the team’s offense, he may have to trade a young pitcher.
…the buzz from the bay area has long been that 27–year-old LHP Noah Lowry can be had for an under-contract, lead-off hitting, young center-field type…LHP [...]