Yankee Rumors from GM Meetings

All 30 general managers, some team executives, and most agents are gathered in Orlando Florida right now discussing their team's winter plans. While no major deals or signings are expected, rumors are swirling in Flordia according to major papers and baseball websites. Here are some of the most intriguing Yankee rumors I've read:

1. The Marlins have let teams know that Miguel Cabrera can be had for the right price. Both the Red Sox and Yankees plan to be major players if this is indeed true, but the Marlins are known to covet young Yankee pitcher Phil Hughes, who the Yankees might be hesitant to deal.

2. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays may have interest in trading Scott Kazmir in return for veteran position players and young pitching. It is reported that if he becomes avilable, the Yankees would offer a big package for the 24 year-old lefthander, partly because he is a Red Sox killer.

3. According to Newsday, the Yankees are targetting Hank Blalock, Joe Crede, and Edwin Encarnacion as alternatives at third base if Cabrera doesn't seem like a possibility.

4. Omar Minaya is reportadly courting Jorge Posada hardcore. It might come down to who will offer him more money, the Yankees or Mets.

5. Alex Rodriguez is reportadly telling his close friends that he wants to play for the Red Sox. Whether this is another one of Boras's schemes to raise Arods price tag or an actual desire, the reports are sure to cause GM Theo Epstein to at least think about making a run at the overpayed third baseman. Mike Lowell to the Bronx, anyone?

6. My favorite: Free agent Jon Lieber has interest in returning to New York. A 6th starter?

Sources: Newsday, Rotoworld.com, mlbtraderumors.com, Benmaller.com