The World Series is on hold, but the Hot Stove keeps simmering with trade rumors involving the Royals.The latest: Florida first baseman Mike Jacobs remains a possible trade acquisition even as general manager Dayton Moore dismisses numerous sources touting a deal to send outfielder Mark Teahen to Cleveland.“It’s unbelievable,” Moore said. “I don’t doubt that somebody said that, but that somebody lied. (Cleveland general manager) Mark Shapiro will tell you the same thing.”Sources from both clubs said Teahen could be dealt for one of three outfielders: Franklin Gutierrez, Ben Francisco or Trevor Crowe.Moore reiterated he remains committed to bolstering a lineup that finished 12th among 14 American League teams in runs and on-base percentage.That search could lead back to Florida, which continues to seek an acceptable return for Jacobs after talks with the Royals apparently stalled over health concerns regarding minor-league pitcher Carlos Rosa.The Marlins have payroll issues and are also pitching Jacobs, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, to Toronto and Seattle.Jacobs, who turns 28 on Thursday, offers the potential for power after hitting a career-high 32 homers in 141 games, but he batted just .247 with a .299 on-base percentage. He is also poised for a major salary jump in his first season of free-agent eligibility after making just $395,000 in 2008.Rosa, 24, did not pitch after Aug. 13 because of a sore right forearm, but club officials see no long-term problems.Winter detailsAlberto Callaspo is five for 15 in his first four games for Aguilas del Zulia in the Venezuelan Winter League. Callaspo is playing shortstop in an effort to boost his skills as a utility player.•First baseman Kila Ka’aihue is batting just .250 for Escogido in the Dominican Winter League, at six for 24, but also has seven walks for a .438 on-base percentage.•Outfielder Mitch Maier has only six hits in 29 at-bats for a .207 average in seven games for Gigantes in the Dominican.<hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> @Go to KansasCity.com for more on the Royals at Upon Further Review, Bradford Doolittle and Martin Manley’s new forum for sports commentary.</div>

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Royals notebook: Jacobs remains on radar; Moore spikes Teahen trade rumor

By BOB DUTTON

The Kansas City Star

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The World Series is on hold, but the Hot Stove keeps simmering with trade rumors involving the Royals.

The latest: Florida first baseman Mike Jacobs remains a possible trade acquisition even as general manager Dayton Moore dismisses numerous sources touting a deal to send outfielder Mark Teahen to Cleveland.

“It’s unbelievable,” Moore said. “I don’t doubt that somebody said that, but that somebody lied. (Cleveland general manager) Mark Shapiro will tell you the same thing.”

Sources from both clubs said Teahen could be dealt for one of three outfielders: Franklin Gutierrez, Ben Francisco or Trevor Crowe.

Moore reiterated he remains committed to bolstering a lineup that finished 12th among 14 American League teams in runs and on-base percentage.

That search could lead back to Florida, which continues to seek an acceptable return for Jacobs after talks with the Royals apparently stalled over health concerns regarding minor-league pitcher Carlos Rosa.

The Marlins have payroll issues and are also pitching Jacobs, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, to Toronto and Seattle.

Jacobs, who turns 28 on Thursday, offers the potential for power after hitting a career-high 32 homers in 141 games, but he batted just .247 with a .299 on-base percentage. He is also poised for a major salary jump in his first season of free-agent eligibility after making just $395,000 in 2008.

Rosa, 24, did not pitch after Aug. 13 because of a sore right forearm, but club officials see no long-term problems.

Winter details

Alberto Callaspo is five for 15 in his first four games for Aguilas del Zulia in the Venezuelan Winter League. Callaspo is playing shortstop in an effort to boost his skills as a utility player.

•First baseman Kila Ka’aihue is batting just .250 for Escogido in the Dominican Winter League, at six for 24, but also has seven walks for a .438 on-base percentage.

•Outfielder Mitch Maier has only six hits in 29 at-bats for a .207 average in seven games for Gigantes in the Dominican.

@Go to KansasCity.com for more on the Royals at Upon Further Review, Bradford Doolittle and Martin Manley’s new forum for sports commentary.

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