Dodgers interested in Abreu

MLB.com's Ken Gurnick is reporting that the Dodgers will soon open talks with Bobby Abreu, and have already started talks with Adam Dunn.

Poor Abreu. Raul Ibanez essentially set the market with a three-year, $31.5 million contract earlier this month, and Abreu will probably sign a contract less than what he expected.

Meanwhile, the Mets have talked to the Dodgers about trading for Andruw Jones. Vazzano hasn't commented on this, but if I were him, I'd run far, far away.

Yankees show interest in Bradley, remain in touch with Abreu

A couple of news items from Ken Rosenthal in his latest column.

According to the FoxSports.com writer, the Cubs are confident they'll sign Milton Bradley, but the Yankees, among others, remain interested. Bradley hit .321 with 22 home runs and 77 RBI for the Texas Rangers last year and served as the team's primary designated hitter. His .999 OPS was very nice as well.

If the Yankees can trade Hideki Matsui - they'll likely have to eat some salary - Bradley could be a nice option if talks with the Cubs fall through.

Meanwhile, Rosenthal said Bobby Abreu remains in touch with the Yankees and should be encouraged by the three-year deal Raul Ibanez signed because Abreu is younger and more productive than Ibanez has been.