"In a sit-down with reporters at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, Brewers manager Ken Macha identified only two 'locks' for next year's starting rotation: Right-hander Yovani Gallardo, of course, but also left-hander Manny Parra, who was 11-11 with a 6.36 ERA in an inconsistent 2009."

"The Dodgers have 3-4 teams interested in $$ Juan Pierre and a 3-team deal is being explored to get L.A. a bad-contract starter in return."

Soup is pretty much the definition of "bad-contract starter," and Juan Pierre might be an interesting addition to the team, in addition to freeing up Hart (or Gamel) for a potential trade.

A Braun / Gomez / Pierre outfield would be pretty decent defensively, too.

[Edit by TheJay] LF Gillespie was at Nashville. RHP Mercedes was at Brevard County.

(from the Onion)