Winter Meetings - Day 3

UPDATE 12-5-11:10pm: Al's Ramblings reports that Gord Ash was on XM radio this morning and "forgot" to mention Bill Hall's name when saying who he had in the outfield. I know I shouldn't read between the lines here...but Dodger-Brewer blockbuster deal perhaps? Sheets-Hall combo would get the Crew a pretty big haul.


Tom Haudricourt has some interesting news for us:

• Seems like I was a little to quick to get worked up about a deal for Iguchi by the end of the day. Melvin says that he wants to be sure there is a mutual interest before he puts any deal on the table. It sounds like he wants a pure 3B, not someone that would be switching positions.
  
• Laynce Nix has been offered a minor league contract from the Brewers. Of course, he would have to clear wavers and report to Nashville, but I think he would provide a great amount of depth for the Brewers system. He has power and speed, as shown in my previous post, but has not been able to put it all together. Maybe another year will put it all together for the kid? I, however, do not expect him to clear wavers. He'll be gone by Spring Training.
• Expect the rumors of Rolen to the Brewers to resurface. Tony LaRussa called out Rolen today that just exacerbated the entire situation in St. Louis. If no other teams are interested, look for the Cardinals to come back with a lower asking price. My guess is that it will still be too much for the Brewers to pull the trigger, however.