Big Evening Update

Brett Favre pulls a Brett Favre: The former New York Jets quarterback told the Minnesota Vikings that he will stay retired. Would anybody be shocked if Favre changes his mind 323,000 times before the season starts? [ESPN]

The Red Sox want Halladay: The Boston Red Sox have offered the Toronto Blue Jays Clay Buchholtz, Michael Bowden and outfielder Ryan Westmoreland for ace Roy Halladay. Does this make the Red Sox the favorites in the American League? [Bleacher Report]

The Mariners are Sellers: The Seattle Mariners are saying pitcher Jarrod Washburn is available and the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers are interested. [Fox Sports]

The Braves after a reliever: The Atlanta Braves are in hot pursuit of an under-the-radar reliever. [Fox Sports]

The Phillies after Cliff Lee: The defending champs and the Cleveland Indians are discussing a trade involving Indians' pitcher Cliff Lee. [ESPN]

Sad news in Philly: Longtime Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has passed away at the age 0f 68 after a battle of cancer.  [Pro Football Talk] We here at HKS send our thoughts and condolences to the family of Jim Johnson.