And just like that... the A's are in the news.  I can't believe there aren't multiple threads about these rumors yet, but in case you haven't heard, the A's are throwing around names like Gio Gonzalez and Andrew Bailey.  And we're hearing names like Mike Stanton and Logan Morrison.

Slusser is reporting that the A's want a Haren type deal for Gio.  That's good.  Of course, the only two MLB regulars from that deal are injury-prone (Anderson) and play for another team (Gonzalez).  She also mentioned that Balfour and Fuentes could be traded... GOOD!

Jim Bowden thinks the A's want Yonder Alonso for Bailey.  Eh... why not Gio and Bailey for Jay Bruce and more?

Post your rumor links... thoughts about the deals...  etc....