According to WTAM 1100's Nick Camino, free agent Josh Willingham has narrowed his list of desired landing spots to the Twins, Indians, Rockies and Mariners. The Rays were in the running at one point but might have been scared off by the outfielder's escalating asking price. Willingham, 32, batted .246/.332/.477 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI in 136 games this past season for the A's. He's likely to make a decision within the next week.

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Times reports that the Rays are still pursuing free agent outfielder Josh Willingham but are a "longshot" to sign him. Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reported earlier this week that the Rays would make a "serious run" at Willingham, but he appears to be out of their price range. The Twins, Indians and Rockies are viewed as possible favorites for the 32-year-old. Willingham, who is looking for a three-year deal, batted .246/.332/.477 batting line with 29 homers and 98 RBI in 136 games this past season.

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle pegs the Twins, Indians and Rockies as the teams with the best chance to land free agent outfielder Josh Willingham. Jordan Bastian of MLB.com hears that the Indians are interested, but have yet to make an offer. Willingham, 32, batted .246/.332/.477 batting line with 29 homers and 98 RBI in 136 games this past season. The A's will receive two picks as compensation if (or more likely, when) he signs with another club.

Josh Willingham has declined arbitration from the Athletics. As expected. The Type A free agent is expected to land a multi-year contract this offseason, and, under the new CBA, the signing team will not have to surrender a draft pick for him. Willingham batted .246/.332/.477 batting line with 29 homers and 98 RBI in 136 games this past season.

Josh Willingham will decline arbitration from the Athletics. Hardly a surprise, as the Type A free agent is expected to land a multi-year contract this offseason. Teams will not have to surrender their first round pick in order to sign him, but the A's would receive two picks as compensation if (or when) he signs elsewhere. The 32-year-old outfielder posted a .246/.332/.477 batting line with 29 homers and 98 RBI in 136 games this past season.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports that the Rays are making a "serious run" at free agent outfielder Josh Willingham. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal confirms that Tampa is in the running, saying that they're not close to a deal but are among the 3-4 finalists for Willingham's services. The 32-year-old outfielder posted a .246/.332/.477 batting line with 29 homers and 98 RBI in 136 games this past year for the A's and is one of the more steady, capable bats on the market. He should have no trouble netting a multi-year deal.

The Twins are scheduled to meet Thursday with Josh Willingham's agent, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The Indians, Red Sox, Reds and Pirates have already been linked to Willingham and other teams could join the fray by the end of this week's Winter Meetings. The 32-year-old corner outfielder posted a cool .246/.332/.477 slash line with 29 homers and 98 RBI in 136 games this past year for the A's.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that nine teams have expressed interest in outfielder Josh Willingham. Crasnick names the Twins, Red Sox, Indians and Reds specifically, but there are others. Willingham, a Type A free agent, batted .246/.332/.477 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI this past season for Oakland. With so much interest already, he's likely to find a multi-year contract.

Josh Willingham was offered arbitration by the Athletics.

According to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com, the Pirates have "checked in" on free agent Josh Willingham. Willingham will likely be out of their price range, but this is an indication that the Pirates might not be completely sold on Alex Presley as an everyday player. As it stands now, the Pirates figure to have Presley in left field, Andrew McCutchen in center and Jose Tabata in right field next season. We see better fits for both sides elsewhere.