East Rumors: Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, Phillies

Things have been heating up in the east in the American League and National League, let's take a quick look at what's going on today around two of the MLB's toughest divisions.

• Jon Paul Morosi says that Jesus Montero is having passport difficulties, delaying the trade to Seattle for the New York Yankees who got Michael Pineda.
• Ian Browne from MLB.com talked to Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington who says that the Red Sox are not going to make any big moves before spring training and they are happy with where they are at.
• Adam Rubin from ESPN New York says that if the New York Mets traded David Wright, the team that acquires him would not obtain a draft pick if he signs elsewhere when his deal is up.
• Jon Heyman from CBS Sports says that the Philadelphia Phillies have still been in touch with free agent closer Brad Lidge throughout the entire off season and they have interest in obtaining him.