... finishing in last place when they were predicted to go to the World Series. Dave Dombrowski is smart, and I don't doubt he can make some big steps this offseason to get his team on the right track. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

The Giants shuffled their 40-man roster this week, cutting ties with pitchers Tyler Walker, Kevin Correia, and Brad Hennessey. All three were eligible for arbitration and probably would've received significant raises, but are now set to ...

Saturday morning linkage:. Cubs GM Jim Hendry didn't consult the prospective new owners before picking up Rich Harden's option, and that's fine by Mark Cuban. The Blue Jays are expected to pick up Rod Barajas' option; there's still a ...

There would obviously be a lot of obstacles, like how many players, cash, and other things like that, but this really isn't out of the realm of possibility. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

Another possibility is the Rays, who had the third best team ERA in baseball. They have the depth, and could trade someone like Chad Bradford for Kubel, who could play right field. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

He went 4-4 with a 2.49 ERA and 18 SV, but he would hardly cost the Cardinals anything. As for other teams that could pursue Saito, the Mets, Indians, Orioles, Rockies, and Red Sox. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

... but they land an excellent reliever in Ramirez with All-Star potential. If the Padres can make this kind of trade this offseason, they should not hesitate, it would help them in long run. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

... Pierre to Reds for a pitcher, while possibly trading Matt Kemp for Robinson Cano. Ideas have been discussed, but Ned Colletti might be hesitant to make a move knowing he is walking on a tight rope. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record recently chatted with Jake Peavy's agent, Barry Axelrod. Peavy prefers to stay in San Diego, but not if they decide to rebuild. In that case, he'd apparently considering waiving his no-trade clause for ...

Going after guys like this along with arbitration eligibles should make the Reds, already stocked with a pair of power hitters and decent pitching, to the playoffs. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.