Rangers in Rumor Central today

Dontrelle Willis:
"The Marlins haven't made Dontrelle Willis available in trades, but that could change, the Miami Herald reports.

According to published reports, contenders with deep farm systems stand the best chance of acquiring Willis. The Red Sox, Braves, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Angels, Blue Jays and Mets all are expected to be interested.

Willis, who will command top dollar as a free agent after the 2008 season, is ignoring all the speculation. 'I hear those rumors just like you do, but I just try to focus on what I need to do on the field,' the left-hander recently told the Chicago Tribune."

Roger Clemens:
"According to USA Today, the four teams Roger Clemens is considering -- the Astros, Yankees, Red Sox and Rangers -- are willing to pay 'the going rate' -- at least a $20 million salary, which will be prorated on what portion of the season Clemens is with the team. 'That gets you in the game,' agent Randy Hendricks told the newspaper.

Whether Clemens will be in any games will be determined by the next several weeks of workouts at his Houston home. "This three-week period is the litmus test," Hendricks said. "He's testing his body. He's working out once or twice a day and now he has accelerated his workouts to what he did when he played."

Hendricks estimated Clemens would make a decision about playing and for whom by about June 5, which would mean he would be ready to pitch in games around July 1."

Kerry Wood(not directly tied to the Rangers, but interesting nonetheless):
"Kerry Wood could be be dealt by the trading deadline if the Cubs can't get back in the pennant race, the Daily Herald reports. As is stands now, it's unlikely the Cubs will pick up his $13.5 million option for 2007, instead buying him out for $3 million.

But before that happens, the Cubs might try to re-sign Wood to a multiyear deal for a lot less. If they can't and are out of the chase, the Cubs would have to consider moving him.

The 28-year-old doesn't plan to weigh his contract situation until the season ends. 'I'll go out every fifth day and concentrate on what I've got to do to give this team a chance to win, and when the season's over we can look back on it all and make that decision,' Wood told the newspaper. 'I absolutely would love to stay here.'"