Found November 07, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
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ESPN.com's Tim Kurkjian runs through some of the top storylines to watch this offseason... Kurkjian believes the Yankees will let Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui walk this winter and will "consider" free agents Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. Kurkjian also thinks Holliday is "perfect for Fenway Park," and someone who will be pursued if the Red Sox aren't able to reach an agreement with Bay. The McCourts' divorce could have a serious impact on the way Los Angeles does business this offseason.  As Kurkjian writes, "The Dodgers need to acquire at least one topflight starting pitchers, but there is already speculation that they will not have enough money to re-sign left-hander Randy Wolf." The Cubs won't be able to trade Milton Bradley without picking up most of the two years, $20MM left on his contact. The Yanks are likely to re-sign Andy Pettitte for at least one year. Kurkjian spoke to one MLB general manag...
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