Heyman On Manny, Felix, Bay, Washburn

The latest hot stove notes from SI's Jon Heyman... Manny Ramirez "is planning to exercise" his $20MM player option for 2010.  This was expected but it'd still be interesting to see Manny jump back into free agency, maybe seek two years and $30MM. Heyman echoes what we've read regarding Brandon Webb - the D'Backs will pick up his $8.5MM option for next year, as Webb is not interested in renegotiating. The Red Sox "would still love to make a run at Felix Hernandez."  Who wouldn't?  I don't expect Felix trade talks to become reality unless the Mariners try and fail to sign him to an extension first.  Heyman considers Roy Halladay more realistic for the Sox; Doc's price would presumably be slightly lower with the '09 season concluded. The Red Sox "were thought to have offered" $15MM to left fielder Jason Bay.  How many years? Heyman says the Mariners and Brewers "are expected to be in...