Here are some quick notes on the few big headlines from another relatively quiet day around baseball Sunday:
- Veteran pitcher Josh Johnson is reportedly talking to 5-6 teams but his first choice remains the San Diego Padres, according to Dennis Lin of U-T San Diego. Read more: theScore
- According to reports the Toronto Blue Jays have contacted free agents Nick Markakis and Hanley Ramirez but are not pursuing either at this time. Read more: theScore
- The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to be involved in more trades over the next few days, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Read more: MLB Trade Rumors, Tampa Bay Times
- Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels told Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio that the team will listen to offers on shortstop Elvis Andrus due to the depth the team has at the position. Read more: Call To The Pen
- The Minnesota Twins have inquired on free agent starting pitcher Justin Masterson, according to Darren Wolfson of ESPN. Read more: NBC Sports
- Finally, the Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Tommy La Stella along with a international signing bonus slot from the Atlanta Braves for right-handed pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and three of the Cubs’ international bonus slots. Read more: St. Louis Baseball Today
Chris Brown, St. Louis Baseball Today
