Newz Forum: BASEBALL: MLB News and Rumors 03/08/04

Phillies may axe Bowa
Philadelphia Inquirer

The Inquirer's Todd Zolecki reports that the Phillies could fire manager Larry Bowa this week.

Mets could offer Piazza to Angels
New York Daily News

Daily News columnist Mike Lupica wonders if the Mets will try to deal Mike Piazza to the Angels.

Will Yankees make another move?
Newark Star-Ledger

The Star-Ledger's Dan Graziano reports that the Yankees could add Larry Walker, Kevin Millwood, Bret Boone, Roberto Alomar, Scott Schoeneweis or Ron Villone to their team before the end of the season.

Yankees could sign starter in offseason
Bergen Record

The Record's Pete Caldera reports that Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, Carl Pavano, Matt Morris, Eric Milton, Roger Clemens and David Wells are among the pitchers that the Yankees could pursue in the offseason.

Mets could target Delgado or Snow
Newark Star-Ledger

The Star-Ledger's David Waldstein reports that the Mets are shopping for a first baseman. The Mets could go after Carlos Delgado or J.T. Snow.

Pitchers aplenty to be on market
Bergen Record

Assuming Arizona is never going to trade Randy Johnson, who has one year remaining on his contract, here's a look at some potential free agent starting pitchers who could pique George Steinbrenner's interest for 2005... PEDRO MARTINEZ... JOHN SMOLTZ... CARL PAVANO... MATT MORRIS... Eric Milton... Roger Clemens... David Wells.

Keeping Beltran a tall order for Astros
Houston Chronicle

Question: I keep hearing talk about how Carlos Beltran likes Houston and may want to continue playing here. Is this simply rumors, or has he said something about maybe wanting to stay around here (if the money is good enough) after this season?.

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Fox Sports

Pro Sports Daily

Does anyone think Bowa will get the push?

It seems the top brass don't want him to leave but they may be forced to.