Oh, and another rumor (I don't think will happen any longer with Phillips crushing the ball and playing sparkling defense) is a straight-up trade for Dan Johnson. The A's want Scott Proctor in return.

Also, with regards to Teixiera, it sounds like this is how it will go down (don't quote me). The Dodgers will trade for Texiera to get them into the playoffs, play him until he becomes a free agent after 2008, and then the Yankees will sign him in the offseason. The Dodgers have a stellar first base prospect (James Loney), so they won't need to re-sign Teixiera.

Of course, there could also be some sort of trade of Loney becomes MLB ready sooner rather than later, but I suspect he'll be treated ala Phil Hughes and the Yankees organization.