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FOXSPORTS.com is reporting that the Tigers are interested in signing free agent outfielder Scott Podsednik, but only to a one year deal.

Podsednik, 33, hit an impressive .304 with 30 stolen bases in 2009. He has been pretty inconsistent recently, but is still a strong defensive outfielder who utilizes his speed effectively.

The Cubs and Royals are also interested in the outfielder, who is believed to be seeking an annual salary around 3-4 million dollars.

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ESPN.com's Buster Olney is reporting that the Athletics are closing in on a one year deal worth 5 million dollars.

Crisp, who has a .277 lifetime average and a .377 OBP, posted a disappointing .228 average during an injury-shortened 2009 season.

This move probably means that Ryan Sweeney, Rajai Davis, and Scott Hairston will be shuffled around the corner outfield spots, unless Crisp really struggles out the gate.

One possibility that the A's could be considering is by bringing in Crisp, it gives them the option to move him if he has a good first half of the season.

The Padres, White Sox, and Cubs had interest in the outfielder.

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Mike Silverman of the Boston Herald is reporting that Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell will need surgery on his thumb, so the trade for Rangers catcher Max Ramirez is off.

Lowell will need six-to-eight weeks to recover, but should be ready to go by the time Spring Training gets going.

This could put the Rangers in the market for Adrian Beltre, or they could wait to see how Lowell does in Spring Training. 

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The Mariners are now turning their attention towards finding a veteran catcher to run their new and improved starting rotation. 

Yorvit Torrealba and Bengie Molina are among possible targets, and sources believe the Mariners aren't looking for anything beyond two years.

The Mets are in talks with Bengie Molina, but they are still far apart on negotiations. 

Rosenthal reports that the market is in a holding pattern until Molina signs.

"Once Bengie signs," one person in the industry said Saturday, "the catching market is going to go quick." 

The Mets, Mariners, Giants, Astros, and Rockies, among others, are keeping tabs on the open catching market. 

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FOXSPORTS.com is reporting that the Nationals are making a strong run at free agent starter Jon Garland. Garland is believed to be seeking a three year deal, likely similar to what Randy Wolf received from the Brewers.

Garland, 30, posted 11 wins last season with the Diamondbacks and Dodgers, and posted a 3.35 ERA after June 1st.

The Nationals also have their eyes on Jason Marquis and Doug Davis, so it is likely that they will make a splash on the free agent starter market in the near future. 

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The Mariners pulled off another solid trade this offseason by acquiring disgruntled Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley in exchange for pitcher Carlos Silva.

Silva was awarded a hefty contract after going 13-14 in Minnesota, and it just has not worked out for him in Seattle.

Bradley is a nice pick up for the Mariners. Bradley can be their new left fielder and play in the relatively quiet Seattle, where the media hasn't been an issue for too many players.

If Silva can pitch in the NL, maybe this trade will work out for both sides. Until then, this is a huge steal for the Mariners.

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Free agent closer Matt Capps is close to making a decision on his next team. 

MLB.com's Bill Ladson is reporting that the Nationals are a finalist for his services, and it is believed the Cubs and Rockies are still very much involved in the race.

Capps made his interest known to the Cubs when he was released, but he would have to compete for the closer role and would likely end up being the teams set up man. The Rockies are in the same situation. 

Capps would be the teams closer in D.C., which would be a good addition with Brian Bruney after a disappointing 2009 for the Nats' bullpen.

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The Yankees and Nick Johnson are reportedly closing in on a one year pact worth 5.5 million dollars. This probably signals the end to Johnny Damon in New York. Damon was looking for somewhere between 11-13 million dollars annually, and the Yankees were not interested in that whatsoever.

Johnson is coming off a pretty solid year for the Nationals and Marlins, especially after missing nearly the entire season in 2008.

Johnson will be the teams DH, and it is possible the Yankees will pursue Matt Holliday to play left field, a nice alternative to Damon.

However, the Yankees probably will play the market for Holliday, and stay close to the five year range the Cardinals seem to standing at. The Mariners are another possibility to sign for the three time All-Star.

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The Orioles are closing in on a two year agreement with lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez. The Orioles were considered a dark horse for the reliever, but it is possible the Orioles guaranteed that he would be the teams closer, which he was not in Atlanta.

Update: Gonzalez signed for two years, $12M with another $4M in incentives, so he can earn up to $16M in this deal. Also, Baltimore assured Gonzalez that he will be their closer, so that presumably weighed in Gonzalez's decision to go to Baltimore.

The Orioles will lose their second round pick for signing Gonzalez, who posted a 2.42 ERA last season. The Orioles are also expected to add a corner infielder, and could target Russell Branyan if talks with the Mariners head south. 

Carlos Delgado is also available. 

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ESPN.com's Buster Olney is reporting that the Dodgers and  infielder Jamey Carroll have come to terms on a two year  deal worth around 4 million dollars. Carroll hit .276 in 93 games for the Indians last season, but was a very effective utility player and will likely assume a similar role in Los Angeles.

I am very surprised to see Carroll make four million dollars on the open market. For a guy who has only reached 350 at-bats once in his career, a two million dollar annual salary seems pretty lucrative.