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Here are the latest hot stove notes on this Tuesday night.

- The race to sign free agent pitcher Chien-Ming Wang heats up. The Nationals are believed to be one of the more serious bidders.

- The Orioles may want to bring Jarrod Washburn in if his price comes down.

- The Reds are likely not interested in Johnny Damon.

- The Astros are interested in Willy Tavares if he clears waivers.

- The Red Sox will focus on the throwing shoulder for Josh Beckett as they evaluate offering the soon-to-be free agent (end of 2010 season) a long-term contract. Speaking of the Red Sox, Amalie Banjamin of the Boston Globe handles a bunch of questions about the team.

- Yusmeiro Petit and Gaby Hernandez cleared waivers for the Mariners and are headed down to Tacoma.

- Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com answers a bunch of questions from Pirates’ fans.

- There will be a battle in Marlins’ training camp for who will play first base.

- The Cubs will like go to arbitration with Ryan Theriot.

- New Astros reliever Brandon Lyon had a cyst in his shoulder drained.

- The Mets have avoided arbitration with Angel Pagan, signing him to a $1.45 million contract for 2010.

- White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham may be ready for top-tier status.

- Jamie Moyer appears to be the 5th starter heading into spring training.

- The better fit for the Tigers at this point may be Felipe Lopez instead of Johnny Damon.

- Jason Isringhausen is hoping for a chance to pitch in 2010.

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