Found November 10, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
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Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi are constantly updating their blog at FOX Sports with more info from the GM meetings. Here are some highlights from today: Rich Harden could be a good fit for the Seattle Mariners, especially given his past success in the American League West and the close proximity of his hometown (Victoria, British Columbia) to Seattle. Given their need for some offensive punch, the Mariners will also "kick the tires" on Jason Bay, says one major league source. J.J. Putz's agent Craig Landis says that his client wouldn't mind accepting a setup role. "He has a preference to be a closer, but absolutely will not rule out an eighth-inning job depending upon many factors," says Landis. The factors Landis mentions include location, coaching staff, team strength, and, of course, money. Bean Stringfellow, Billy Wagner's agent, claims that six teams have called about the left-hander, and that all of them are intereste...
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