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Royals are talking about getting help up the middle for Greinke. What about a deal built around Escobar? Escobar-Cain-Rivas or Peralta type pitcher, given a window to extend Greinke?

Here's an interesting tidbit from SI.com's Jon Heyman that seems to have gone under the radar: "A source told SI.com that Attanasio is speaking to Brewers great Paul Molitor about a possible return to the club. However, one higherup insisted that discussion is unlikely to be for the managerial job, and that Molitor is more likely instead to wind up as a coach, scout or consultant."

Sally League list is up today. Caleb Gindl is only West Virginia player in top 20, coming in at 18. Comments on him are generally favorable, comparing him in size and tools to Brian Giles. The impression is that he's a hard working, dedicated type who lacks the physical gifts of those ranked higher on the list in what looks like a pretty gifted league this year.

Toronto Sun says Jays are looking for a SS in return for Burnett. "They're offering Burnett to any team that needs pitching," said an American League general manager. "They've told us they're not happy with either David Eckstein or John McDonald." Would Bill Hall get it done? Would it be worth breaking up 3B platoon?

Keith Law on ESPN's Insider has Brewers taking Matt Dominguez. Bases that on Jack Z. frequenting Chatsworth games and his assumption they wouldn't match Moustakas' asking price. Has Moustakas going 9 to Ariz. Rest of top 10: 1. Price, 2. Detwiler, 3. Vitters, 4. Mills, 5. Aumont, 6. Porcello, 7. Dominguez, 8. Heyward, 9. Moustakas, 10. Parker.

BA reports that Jack Z. confirms signing of Robinson. Also reports sources place bonus at $500,000. Says Brewers will begin negotiations with Haydel after JC World Series is completed.

What would it take to get Chris Young from D-backs? He would look great in CF, short- and long-term. Would Davis for Young make sense?