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Current National Headlines
-Market Plunges 270 points
-GM Loses $39 Billion
-Oil Climbs Towards $100 per Barrel
-Scott Boras Seeks $300 million for A-Rod




Rodriguez
The Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim, Orange County, Disney or whatever they are called this month), New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles and Florida Marlins are all still in the mix to sign Alex to a long term deal. The Red Sox and Yankees appear to be staying out of the mix completely -- though the pinstripes will offer arbitration so they can receive a couple of draft picks in return for losing his services. With $cott Bora$ at the wheel we can assume two things: this could take a while and somebody is going to pay. I would call the Angels the current front runner.

Phils get Lidge from Stros'
The NL East champs have bolstered their pitching staff on Wednesday by acquiring former all-star closer Brad Lidge from the Houston Astros. The move allows the Phils to add a closer capable of finishing 30-40 games while strengthening their starting staff by sending Brett Myers back to the rotation. In a weak market, a smart movie by Philly brass. The Astros pick up utility OF Micheal Bourn, reliever Geoff Geary (king of the 3-run shot) and a minor league 3B prospect.

Predictions: Bonds to Oakland, Lowell stays in Boston, Cabrera would then go to the Yanks, Santana will stay with the Twins until next year's trade deadline, Glavine to Braves and Adam Eaton will take Freddy Garcia's vacated spot and eat 11 mil on the DL next year.

Thin pitching market: Kyle Lohse a pitcher that has won just 45 percent of his decisions in the major leagues and is coming off of a 9-12 campaign with a 4.6 ERA (I will admit he has very good stuff and I would like him back), is looking for a 5 year deal worth 55 mil. Guess who Kyle's agent i$?

Golden Boys: Congrats to locals Rollins, Rowand, Youkilis, Beltran and Wright for being recognized as gold glove winners. First time for all but Carlos.

Parting Shot: Wouldn't it be easier to just announce those players that did not use HGH who played in the last 3-7 years??