An interesting article posted on Scout.com, it requires a subscription, so for those of you who don't have one, here is a quick summary. With the Jays looking for pitching help, Alex Rios's name has continually popped up in trade proposals and rumors. The Jays are finding out that the market for Rios is pretty big. Rios is only 25, will not become a free-agent until after the 2010 season, and has a tremendous upside, which makes him a valuable commodity. But who will give up the pitching that Jays are looking for in return? Will other teams want to give up their top pitching prospects for Rios?

Apparently the Mets and Jays have been discussing deals that include Rios. The Mets threw out the names Lastings Milledge and Aaron Heilman, but J.P. would rather have Mike Pelfrey.

Rumors involving the Jays interest in the Dodgers Brad Penny is not new, but the players potentially involved have not been mentioned. The Jays supposedly offered Reed Johnson, Dustin McGowan and a pitcher from Syracuse for Penny. The Dodgers countered with Rios and Adam Lind for Penny. The Jays better turn that offer down as well.