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The Marlins, a team not previously linked to Greinke, attempted to trade for the Royals’ ace Wednesday, according to a major-league source.
The Rangers stand to lose the most if the Marlins or another club acquires Grienke – particularly if free-agent left-hander Cliff Lee bolts for the Yankees or another team.The deal never was close, and the possibility of the discussions reviving is only “lukewarm,” the source said.
But the Marlins, who have a history of pursuing blockbusters, envisioned pairing Greinke with right-hander Josh Johnson at the top of their rotation.
The Royals are seeking young players in any deal for Greinke. It is unclear whether their talks with the Marlins also included another club.
Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest told the Miami Herald that Florida tried to complete a multi-player deal with two other teams, but that the talks stalled.
That trade, however, might have been separate from the Marlins’ pursuit of Greinke.
The Marlins also are talking to the Rangers about deals involving relievers, but a Rangers source strongly denied that the team was discussing a three-way with Florida. The Rangers, according to numerous sources, want Greinke for themselves.
The Marlins, though, clearly are in aggressive mode. Two of their most prominent players — right-hander Ricky Nolasco and closer Leo Nunez — are in play in trade discussions, a source said.
The Royals are quite specific in what they want for Grienke — pitching to replace him and help at one or more of the four up-the-middle positions (center field, shortstop, second base and catcher).
Five teams are seriously pursuing Greinke, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions. Another three are on the periphery of the talks.
Among the teams that also have shown at least a measure of interest in Greinke, according to sources and reports: The Rangers, Dodgers, Nationals and Blue Jays.
Some rival executives believe the Rangers are in position to make the best offer for Greinke, if they haven’t already. But other sources say there is no front-runner.
“There are multiple opportunities,” one source said. “(The Royals) are moving very slowly, dissecting every player.”
The Rangers stand to lose the most if the Marlins or another club acquires Grienke – particularly if free-agent left-hander Cliff Lee bolts for the Yankees or another team.The deal never was close, and the possibility of the discussions reviving is only “lukewarm,” the source said.
But the Marlins, who have a history of pursuing blockbusters, envisioned pairing Greinke with right-hander Josh Johnson at the top of their rotation.
The Royals are seeking young players in any deal for Greinke. It is unclear whether their talks with the Marlins also included another club.
Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest told the Miami Herald that Florida tried to complete a multi-player deal with two other teams, but that the talks stalled.
That trade, however, might have been separate from the Marlins’ pursuit of Greinke.
The Marlins also are talking to the Rangers about deals involving relievers, but a Rangers source strongly denied that the team was discussing a three-way with Florida. The Rangers, according to numerous sources, want Greinke for themselves.
The Marlins, though, clearly are in aggressive mode. Two of their most prominent players — right-hander Ricky Nolasco and closer Leo Nunez — are in play in trade discussions, a source said.
The Royals are quite specific in what they want for Grienke — pitching to replace him and help at one or more of the four up-the-middle positions (center field, shortstop, second base and catcher).
Five teams are seriously pursuing Greinke, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions. Another three are on the periphery of the talks.
Among the teams that also have shown at least a measure of interest in Greinke, according to sources and reports: The Rangers, Dodgers, Nationals and Blue Jays.
Some rival executives believe the Rangers are in position to make the best offer for Greinke, if they haven’t already. But other sources say there is no front-runner.
“There are multiple opportunities,” one source said. “(The Royals) are moving very slowly, dissecting every player.”
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