Kenny Rogers told major league teams today that he is dropping Scott Boras as his agent and will represent himself as a free agent, Fox Sports reports.

Rogers is the second high profile client to keep Boras out of his negotiations, after Alex Rodriguez did so to return to the Yankees this week.

Rogers wants to return to the Tigers, who have said he must apologize to management for his behavior, such as attacking a cameraman during his tenure with the team.

The Tigers have made contract offers to the Rogers, who had an injury plagued 2007 season, through Boras, but they have been declined.

While he’s at it, can we get Rogers to apologize to Mets fans for the 1999 NLCS?

Here’s a roundup of buzz this afternoon on the Hot Stove front…

• Kosuke Fukudome is considering his options in Japan, and may not necessarily be making the move to MLB, reports Ken Rosenthal in Fox Sports.
• Ramon Castro’s 2-year $4 million deal is all but pending a physical at this point, reports the New York Daily News.
• If Kenny Rogers wants to return to the Rangers, he has to apologize, reports the Dallas Morning News. This Kenny Rogers stuff gets funnier by the day.
• The Padres are trying to sign an extention with Jake Peavy, reports the San Diego Union Tribune.
• Several juicy items on Buster Olney’s blog this afternoon. He reports that the Dodgers are very interested in Aaron Rowand.
• Olney is saying the Phillies are making a push for Mike Lowell but we reported earlier this week that the Phillies don’t have money for anything but pitching. Remember Olney also said A-Rod would sign for $220 over 10 years, so buzz baloney beware.
• Six teams are interested in Matt Clement, with the Padres being the most likely destination.
• Another rumor I do not buy is that Andruw Jones could return to Atlanta. Apparently the Braves just found a bunch of money between their cushions (they made a profit for the first time in years) and might actually spend it.

Here’s some Hot Stove buzz to get you started with your morning coffee…

• MLB Trade Rumors hears that the Mets are interested in Ervin Santana, Chris Capuano, Claudio Vargas, and Noah Lowry. I happen to think Lowry would be a nice addition to the back end of the Mets rotation.
• MTR also reports that Luis Castillo is pushing for a 4-year deal. I suspect thats more than the Mets will be willing to offer, but stranger things have happened.
• In case you missed it, the Mets may be more interested in Livan Hernandez than previously suspected. Matthew Cerrone discusses this on Mets Blog via Ben Shpigel’s article yesterday in the New York Times.
• The Palm Beach Post is reporting that the Dodgers and Angels are the front runners for Miguel Cabrera. The Marlins want Howie Kendrick, Nick Adenhart, another pitcher, and an outfielder from the Angels. The Dodgers are being asked for Chad Billingsley, Clayton Kershaw, Andy LaRoche, James Loney, and Matt Kemp.
• The Braves will meet with Tom Glavine today who is expected to look for a deal similar to the one Greg Maddux received, one-year for $10 million.
• No surprise, the Marlins are going the cheap route on their free agent spending, reports the Palm Beach Post.
• File under : Is anyone actually buying this crap? Metro Canada reports the Blue Jays are targeting Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte. Is this part of their best buddies retirement tour? Please guys, just go away already, thanks.
• Scott Boras told the Detroit Free Press that returning to the Tigers is Kenny Rogers first priority. Whew, thanks Scott! I was losing sleep wondering where Kenny Rogers would be playing next season.
• The Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros intend to go after free agent reliever Francisco Cordero. Luke Scott and Chris Burke may be used as chips to get a pitcher via trade. GM Ed Wade said he intends to be aggressive this off-season and some of his other targets include Tadahito Iguchi, Scott Linebrink, Kaz Matsui, Jason Jennings, and Jon Lieber.
• The Star Ledger reports the Yankees have opened serious discussions with Mike Lowell.