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The free agent market for Max Scherzer has been anything but traditional, writes MLB.com?s Mike Bauman. As Bauman notes, the dearth of clubs that have acknowledged interest in Scherzer is particularly peculiar, as is the fact that there have been little to no leaks of serious interest.

Meanwhile, ESPN?s Jim Bowden (Insider required) spoke to a number of GMs, assistant GMs, managers, players and agents trying to pin down Scherzer?s market. As Bowden writes, while he often came up empty, that doesn?t necessarily mean much, as Scherzer is an ownership-level decision, and not all owners don?t always keep the front office in the loop.

Beyond that, many owners consider Scherzer?s exorbitant price tag a final option of sorts and will only relent once it becomes clear that a potentially more affordable alternative ? e.g. a trade for Cole Hamels, Jordan Zimmermann or Johnny Cueto ? is not possible.

Bowden lists the Tigers, Red Sox, Dodgers, Yankees, Nationals, Marlins, Giants and Blue Jays as theoretical fits, noting that he doesn?t expect the latter two would make an offer. The Tigers are still the favorites in Bowden?s eyes, while multiple Yankees officials would ?love? to have Scherzer (despite the club?s public and private denials).

He adds that the Nationals could conceivably sign Scherzer if they move Zimmermann and/or Ian Desmond for younger pieces, knowing each has just one remaining year on his contract and has rebuffed the team?s previous efforts at working out a long-term deal.
 
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