CC Sabathia
The 2007 American League Cy Young Award winner pitched great for the Milwaukee Brewers after they aquired him in a midseason trade. The Brewers want to keep him and are reportedly willing to give him $20 million per year for the next five years. However, it is also being reported that Sabathia is being wooed by Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees.

Ryan Ludwick
In 2008, Ryan Ludwick had a breakout season. He got named to the National League All-Star team and was simply a force in the middle of the St. Louis Cardinals lineup. The Cardinals appear ready to bring Ludwick back into the fold, however the Atlanta Braves are believed to be making a push for his services.

Derek Lowe
Almost every team in baseball could use a veteran starting pitcher who could also become a closer if need be. With that in mind, there’s no wonder that Derek Lowe is getting a lot of attention already in free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers are believed to want him back but both the New York Yankees and the New York Mets are believed to be quite interested.

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In return, the Giants will receive two minor leagues for the 36-year-old Durham. Steve Hammond and Darren Ford are reportedly the two minor leaguers the Giants will receive. San Francisco is definitely in a rebuilding mode and they had little use for the veteran Durham.

The Brewers will be better with the addition of Durham. Rickie Weeks, their current starting second baseman, has a batting average near the Mendoza Line. While Durham might not start everyday at second base, he’ll play that position and other positions for the Brewers.

The Durham trade isn’t as big as the C.C. Sabathia trade the Brewers completed earlier in the month, but it will pay dividends.

Ray Durham, Milwuakee Brewers

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