Rangers GM Jon Daniels said he is “cautiously optimistic” that his club will re-sign P Vicente Padilla.

The Braves and Orioles could be discussing a Tim Hudson for Hayden Penn/Adam Lowern trade.

White Sox GM Kenny Williams denied reports that P Freddy Garcia was on his way to Anaheim for P Ervin Santana.

The A’s might not offer a contract to OF Barry Bonds.

The Angels view OF J.D. Drew as a fallback option for OF-2B Alfonso Soriano.

The Dodgers, yet again, remain close to re-signing 1B Nomar Garciaparra.

The Phillies #1 priority if the club fails to re-sign P Randy Wolf is to sign P Adam Eaton, not Soriano.

Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News reports that the Giants have made a three-year $30 million offer to Juan Pierre and to Gary Matthews Jr.

The SF Gate reports that the Giants have also spoke to the agents for Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Lee. 

The Giants may also bid for Japanese lefty pitcher Kei Igawa.