TGIF Rumors

Brad Lidge has been one of the relievers rumored to be on the move, but Astros' owner Drayton McLane says, "uh uh". "I see no reason we should even consider it," McLane told reporters in Washington. "He's been one of the best closers in baseball. He's had some health problems, but we feel that's behind him. We won't even consider it." Source

The Mets are considering dealing for Sammy Sosa. During the winter of 2004, GM Omar Minaya was considering sign Sosa to a big deal, but the Mets front office was not in agreement. This time it would be as a component rather than the prime time player. Source

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Pirates are ready to start having a fire sale. Jack Wilson, Salomon Torres, Damaso Garcia, and possibly Shawn Chacon are the names being most commonly mentioned. Source

The Nationals are contemplating dealing closer Chad Cordero, but only if the price is right. They're certainly will be plenty of bidders. Source

Eric Byrnes could be on his way out of Phoenix, either during or after the season, after contract talks broke down with the Diamonbacks front office. Source