Morning News Links - Dodgers may prefer Garza over Dempster
MLB
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin indicated that Zack Greinke is not a sure thing to be traded. [MLB.com]
The Dodgers rejected the Cubs’ offer of Ryan Dempster for pitching prospect Allen Webster. Dodgers may be more interested in Matt Garza instead. [CBSSports.com]
The Los Angeles Dodgers are not actively pursuing Brewers ace Zack Greinke at this point.[FoxSports.com]
Various trades are being discussed, including a multi-team deal, that would see the Chicago Cubs move Ryan Dempster to the Dodgers. [CSNChicago.com]
Toronto Blue Jays are still pursuing Miami Marlins starting pitcher Josh Johnson. [FoxSports.com]
The Angels and Orioles remain in the mix for Minnesota Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano. [FoxSports.com]
With the recent struggles of Francisco Rodriguez, the Milwaukee Brewers will be going with a closer by committee. [MLB.com]
Milwaukee Brewers are working on a trade involving catcher George Kottaras who was recently designated for assignment. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
The New York Mets have turned down a trade offer of Daniel Murphy to the Padres for reliever Luke Gregerson. [New York Daily News]
The Tampa Bay Rays have been asked a lot about pitchers James Shields, Jeremy Hellickson and Wade Davis. [New York Post]
The Pittsburgh Pirates will likely try and trade pitcher Kevin Correia before the trade deadline. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
Pirates could be a place for Angels OF Vernon Wells for Kevin Correia if the Angels eat the majority of the contract. [New York Post]
The Miami Marlins could move pitcher Josh Johnson, but the price will be extremely high. [ESPN.com]
Blue Jays SS Yunel Escobar's clubhouse reputation is not helping his market value and it has been a red flag for some teams. [ESPN]
NFL
Unsigned restricted free agent Mike Wallace has taken the lead from agent Bus Cook on the decision to sit out training camp practices. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
Jets corner back Darrelle Revis was close to holding out of training camp for the third time in his career. [New York Daily News]
There remains mutual interest between the Eagles and free agent tight end Jeremy Shockey. [Philadelphia Daily News]
The Washington Redskins have had internal talks about adding a running back with Cedric Benson and Ryan Grant as candidates. [CBSSports.com]
Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding has a legit challenge from Nick Novak in training camp. [SI.com]
Wes Welker is “not at all” disappointed that he could not land a contract extension with the New England Patriots. [Boston Herald]
The Steelers are expected to allow Rashard Mendenhall to hit the unrestricted free agent market in 2013. [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith will donate $100,000 to help survivors of the movie theatre shooting in Colorado pay for their medical expenses. [ESPN]
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is being sued for over $1 million after a December 3rd car accident.[Detroit Free Press]
NHL
Detroit Red Wings are out of the running for free agent Shane Doan as the asking price is said to be too high. [TSN]
Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette could get a contract extension with the team within a week. [CSNPhilly.com]
Hurricanes head coach Kirk Muller is excited about the possibilities of Alexander Semin in the lineup and wants him to be a complete player. [Raleigh News & Observer]
NBA
NBA Commissioner David Stern is in no hurry to make a decision on whether or not to switch to a 23-and-under format for the Olympics. [USA Today]
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to express interest in free agent guard Jodie Meeks. No deal is imminent, but the two sides are talking. [HOOPSWORLD]
NCAA-F
The wife of Jerry Sandusky said that she still loves him and that "he's not who they say he is." [CBSSports.com]
