Rumor Mill Picking Up Steam

Lots of new rumors floating around. This is the time of year I really enjoy. Here's the latest:

-- McLouth a Marlin? Heard today the Marlins have inquired about Nate. Knowing we need a starter, could an Olsen/McLouth deal be in the works?

-- Orioles are all over Craig Wilson and John Grabow. Unless a third team gets involved to get the Pirates a starter, I don't see us matching up very well for a trade.

-- The Yankees evidently have an interest in Craig too but don't count on Cashman doing a deal with Littlefield anytime soon.

-- We know Thomson is available from the Braves.. we know Sosa is available. We know the Braves want Wilson. But, one thing the Braves won't do is deal with McClatchy's Pirates so there will have to be a third team involved to make anything happen. Sosa is the better candidate but don't expect him to compile a lot of innings. This one with Sosa is gaining speed and the team we best fit with as Perrotto mentioned the other day. However, The Braves loathe McClatchy so I'm not so sure this will ever get done.