Jerry Hairston Jr Rumors

Let's take a look at the news and notes from the league today:

• Some notes about the Trevor Hoffman situation.
• The Red Sox are rumored to have inquired about Derek Lowe.
• The Yankees have signed Damaso Marte to a three year contract for $12M with a $4M club option for 2012 with a $250K buyout.
• Jerry Hairston Jr. and David Weathers are expected to test the free agent market.
• Nationals general manager Jim Bowden has expressed today that they will not be involved in the Manny Ramirez bidding.
• Carl Pavano and the Marlins are interested in exploring a contract.
• Ken Davidoff evaluates the Yankees seemingly ever-changing organizational philosophy.
• Doug Brocail has received an offer from the Astros and his agent claims six teams, including the Red Sox, have asked about his services.
• The Astros have also made an offer to Randy Wolf.
• The Phillies are focused on resigning Jaime Moyer.
• Dan O'Dowd suggested that the Rockies are not necessarily looking to trade recently acquired Huston Street.

Let's peruse some news and notes from yesterday:

• The Orioles released Adam Loewen yesterday, but hope that he clears waivers so that they can resign him to a minor league contract.
• Similarly, the Dodgers declined Angel Berroa's $5.5M option for 2009, bought the infielder out for $500K and hope to retain Berroa through a less expensive contract.
• The Twins are rumored to be interested in acquiring Matt Cain from the Giants for Delmon Young.
• The Mets are considering making a run at Francisco Rodriguez but are not likely to get in a bidding war for CC Sabathia.
• Reds general manager Walt Jockety confirmed yesterday that the team has made an offer to free agents David Weathers and Jerry Hairston Jr..