ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports the Giants are making progress with OF Juan Pierre. Pierre is believed to be seeking a 3-year, $30 million deal.

Crasnik also reports that the Phillies are talking contract with P Adam Eaton, a former Phills farmhand.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Devil Rays have won the negotiating rights to Japanese 3B Akinori Iwamura.

The LA Times reports there has been speculation that the White Sox could trade 3B Joe Crede to the Angels for OF Chone Figgins.

The Arizona Republic states the Diamondbacks might have trouble signing P Mark Mulder because the are unwilling to add health and performance incentives in any deal.

The Republic also says the Diamondbacks (who have the new ugliest uniform in sports) are pursuing P Randy Wolf.

The San Diego-Union Tribune reports the Padres will not trade P Scott Linebrink due to the price of relief pitching on the free agent market. GM Kevin Towers was quoted as saying “Someone would really have to overpay to get him”.