4:27pm: The Rangers and Nationals are still showing strong interest in Webb and a mystery NL Central team expressed late interest in the right-hander, but the Cubs’ pursuit has slowed, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. GM Jon Daniels, who is looking for a starter, has already spoken to Webb.
Webb's Ashland, Kentucky home is not far from Cincinnati, the Brewers could look to bolster their already revamped rotation and the Cardinals and Pirates seem like possible fits. It seems unlikely that the Astros are the mystery team, however.
2:11pm: The Rangers' interest in Webb has intensified, writes Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Wilson says there are plans for Webb to speak later today on the phone with Washington and Maddux.
8:54am: Webb is not in Texas and "other clubs are very much in play," a source tells MLBTR. Sullivan now has an update saying Ron Washington has not met with Webb. While the Rangers are in the mix, they have not met with the pitcher and have no plans to do so. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that Webb is not expected to decide on a team today.
8:50am: The Rangers and Brandon Webb "could be getting close to a deal," reports MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Sullivan hears Webb is in Texas and has met with Ron Washington and Mike Maddux. Webb's agent Jonathan Maurer is expected to have further conversations with the Rangers today "to try to hammer out a deal."
The Cubs appear to be the Rangers' main competition for Webb, but Sullivan expects a deal with Texas to get done.
