MLB Rumour Mill: Pillar for pitching help?

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Pillar for pitching help?

Fox Sports' JP Morosi is  reporting that the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees have been in active trade talks with the Cleveland Indians about a potential pitcher for every day outfielder swap.

With OF Michael Brantley expected to miss the start of the 2016 season after undergoing shoulder surgery and the team holding six bonafide starting pitchers, the Cleveland Indians would be willing to part with one.

Do the Jays believe enough in Dalton Pompey's future to entertain the thought of trading Pillar, a gold-glove calibre defender? Or are they committed enough to Pillar that they would be willing to part with the 23-year-old Pompey, who was the teams' Opening Day centre fielder this year?

With the expected departure of ace David Price and a need to upgrade the rotation, the Jays' front office faces a tough decision.

Lackey Gaining Interest?

Free agent starter John Lackey has been checked in on by a multitude of MLB teams.

The veteran right-hander went 13-10 with the St. Louis Cardinals this year, throwing 218 innings with a 2.77 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP.

Love For Giles?

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Ken Giles is reportedly being pursued by the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins.

The 25-year-old righty pitched 70 innings with a 1.80 ERA and 15 saves in 2015.

Garcia Being Shopped?

According to Dan Hayes of Comcast Sportsnet, the Chicago White Sox have let other MLB teams know that OF Avisail Garcia is available for the right price.

The 24-year-old hit .257 with 13 home runs and 59 RBI this year.

Cubs and Samardzija Reunion?

Free agent starter Jeff Samardzija is reportedly being pursued by his former club, the Chicago Cubs.

The 30-year-old righty spent his first six seasons with the Cubs before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2014. Samardzija pitched 214 innings with a 11-13 record and a 4.96 ERA with the Chicago White Sox in 2015.

Walker to the O's?

The Baltimore Orioles have had trade talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates about Neil Walker.

The 30-year-old second baseman hit .269 with 16 home runs and 71 RBIs in 151 games in 2015, his seventh season with the club.

Houston, we have a fit?

Chris Davis is one of the biggest names on this year's free agent list and could fill a glaring need at first base for the Houston Astros.

The 29-year-old slugger hit a league-high 47 home runs this year and has spent the last five seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.

Miller on the move?

Atlanta Braves starter Shelby Miller could be on the move this offseason with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants as potential suitors.

The 25-year-old went 6-17 this year while throwing 205.1 innings with a 3.02 ERA and a 1.247 WHIP.

Possible Return to Reds for Arroyo?

According to Cincinnatti Reds beat writer John Fay, Bronson Arroyo recently had breakfast with Reds manager Bryan Price where the two discussed a potential return to the team.

The veteran right-hander missed all of 2015 and made only 14 appearances in 2014 following Tommy John surgery.

No love for Chapman?

The Cincinatti Reds have been looking to shop their flame-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman, but to no avail.

The 27-year-old lefty pitched 66.1 innings with a 1.63 ERA and 33 saves in 2015, his sixth season with the Reds. 

Detroit Reunion?

It appears as though the Detroit Tigers have some interest in free agent pitcher Doug Fister.

The 31-year-old righty played with the Tigers for three seasons before being traded to the Washington Nationals in 2013. Fister pitched 103 innings in 2015 with a 4.19 ERA.

Tejada Non-Tendered?

According to ESPN's Adam Rubin, Ruben Tejada may have played his last game with the New York Mets.

The club is believed to be looking at non-tendering the 26-year-old shortstop and second baseman.

Tejada hit .261 with three home runs and 28 RBI in 2015, his sixth season with the Mets.