MLB Trade Rumors

Lefty Likely On Radar Of Mets, Yanks
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October 6
New York Post
 
"Sabathia smiled when told Mets fans are dreaming of a starting rotation that begins with him and Johan Santana. "That sounds good," the premier free agent pitcher of this winter told The Post. The 28-year-old's season came to a close yesterday when the Brewers lost to the Phillies, 6-2 in Game 4 of the NLDS. He never got the chance to pitch Game 5, instead his final appearance of 2008 coming as a pinch hitter (he struck out). Now he embarks on the free agency trail, where he probably will fetch around $150 million. Both the Mets and Yankees are expected to be players in the Sabathia sweepstakes, but the big left-hander sounds lukewarm about leaving his native California for the East Coast. ..."
Sabathia can see himself a Brewer in 2009
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October 6
Wisconsin State Journal
 
"On a Sunday afternoon that so many presumed would be the last time to see CC Sabathia in a Milwaukee uniform, the left-hander who carried the Brewers into the playoffs almost singlehandedly said "Wait a minute." "Who knows, maybe it's not my last appearance," Sabathia told reporters shortly after the Brewers' 6-2 loss to Philadelphia in Game 4 of a National League Division Series that ended their season. "Coming here, meeting these guys, making new friends, that will all factor in my decision," said Sabathia, who went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA in 17 starts for the Brewers. "This is a great team. I wanted to come in and add to it. Luckily, I was able to do that." Sabathia was loose and ..."
Mark Teixeira keeps adding to free agent resume
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October 6
Boston Herald
 
"First baseman Mark Teixeira should be an offseason priority for the Los Angeles Angels. Teixeira was one several position players in the Angels lineup for last night’s Game 3 of the Division Series against the Red Sox whose contract expires at the end of the season. Before last night’s 5-4 win in 12 innings that kept the Angels alive, Teixeira wouldn’t speculate about his future plans. But the switch-hitting basher with two gold gloves will have many hot-stove suitors in the free agent market - topped by the Angels and the Yankees, who will be looking to replace Jason Giambi. “