According to Steve Popper of The Record, Omar Minaya is in the market for a right fielder. I do not think he is looking to make a big splash but it would not surprise me if they inquire about
Kosuke Fukudome. They will probably settle for Jose
Guillen, or maybe Geoff Jenkins. I could also seem them look at
Rondell White, but only if all else fails. However,
Minaya knows the value of prospects these days and may shop them around for a proven outfielder or pitcher. It is likely that we will see
Lastings Milledge go to Oakland for Joe
Blanton while they will shop Phil
Humber for an outfielder, maybe Alex Rios or Jason Bay. Personally, I think they should address the pitching situation first, but
Minaya is desperate to make a winning team any way he can.
According to
MLB Rumors Correspondent Brady
Yu, the Pirates are now out of the running for reliever
Yashiko Yabuta, leaving the White
Sox, Royals, Indians, and Devil Rays in contention. However, now that the White
Sox and
Torii Hunter are moving closer to striking a deal, my money is on the Royals landing him. Trey
Hillman is familiar with his stuff and I think he feels that he will prosper most there because
Hillman will know where to use him.