Newz Forum: BASEBALL: MLB Rumors and News 12/08/04

Should Yankees trade Giambi?
Newark Star-Ledger

Star-Ledger columnist Lawrence Rocca thinks that the Yankees "would be better off without" Jason Giambi. If the Yankees want to deal Giambi, they will likely have to eat a significant portion of his contract.

Cards could lose Renteria to free agency
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports that Edgar Renteria isn't interested in resuming contract talks with the Cardinals until the offseason. The Cubs and Red Sox could pursue the free-agent-to-be.

White Sox may target Vizquel
Daily Herald

Daily Herald columnist Scot Gregor writes that the White Sox could sign Omar Vizquel to replace Jose Valentin.

Burnitz's price rising
Denver Post

Although Jeromy Burnitz would like to stay in Colorado, the Post's Troy E. Renck reports that the slugger may not be willing to do so at a "clearance-rack price".

Wilson happy with M's
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Former University of Minnesota catcher Dan Wilson of the Mariners hasn't been approached by the Mariners about approving a trade and isn't sure he would want to leave if they did, even to go to Minnesota.

Redding career needs restart
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Tim Redding needs a fresh start and the Minnesota Twins would be a fine organization to revive his pitching career.

Contract Talk
St. Petersburg Times

Centerfielder Rocco Baldelli said his representatives have spoken to the Rays about the contract offer made last week. Leftfielder Carl Crawford said his representatives would make a counteroffer Friday.

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