Wednesday's Rumors

Shea Hillenbrand doesn't like being "put on a back-burner" and would like a trade out of LA. "The New York Yankees expressed interest in Hillenbrand a few weeks ago, but then Kotchman suffered a concussion, Garret Anderson aggravated his hip injury, and trade talks were tabled."
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Mets GM Omar Minaya has begun discussion with White Sox main man Kenny Williams about Jose Contreras. Rumors have been circulating that the White Sox will give Mark Buehrle a new deal, which may free up Contreras for a deal. More

With Miguel Tejada out until August, it's unlikely the Orioles will move their big hitting shortstop. Trade talks could crop up again in the off-season.

Joe Torre would still like to add a 1st Baseman with a good bat, reports the NY Post.

Asked yesterday about the lack of pop in the Yankees' lineup - the team began play ranked seventh in the AL in homers - Joe Torre indicated it's a concern that could be addressed through a trade.

"We've lost a couple of first basemen this year, so that would be one area," Torre said. "You wouldn't replace any of the outfielders and you wouldn't replace any of the infielders or the catcher, so it's a matter of finding someone who can give you a little pop or would be a threat."

Paul Konerko and Ty Wiggington are two of the names being kicked around.

The Phillies would love to move outfielder Pat Burrell, but aren't finding any takers. In addition to a no-trade clause, Burrell will make $27 million over the next 2 seasons. Mor