Todd Zolecki of MLB.com talked to Barry Axelrod, who represents Padres RHP Jake Peavy, to gauge if his client would be interested in pitching for the Phillies.
According to Zolecki, while Axelrod believes the Phillies fit many of Peavy's requirements, Philadelphia's geographic location would most likely be adifference maker in Peavy's decision.
…while the Phillies are in desperate need of starting pitching, from what i can gather, the likelihood of the Phillies trading for a high-priced pitcher isunlikely as the team has nearly exhausted their budget for this season…
Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports the Yankees have had internal discussions about trading for Indians utility-man Mark De Rosa.
Meanwhile, at his blog for Newsday, Ken Davidoff reports the Nationals are willing to trade veterans such as Nick Johnson, Josh Willingham and Austin Kearnsfor impact players that will improve the team in the present and future.
Gordon Edes of Yahoo says the Nationals have been actively scouting several Mets prospects, such as Jon Niese, Mike Antonini and Eddie Kunz, to find fit for apossible trade for Johnson.
Edes believes Bobby Parnell may be the 'linchpin' in any Mets deal for Johnson.
If the Mets trade Parnell, and it's not for Adrian Gonzalez or a big impact player, I'll lose it.