Around the Mission: Everybody wants Kevin Kouzmanoff Edition

In links today, everybody is interested in Kevin Kouzmanoff. I mean bad. They want him so bad. And by "everybody", I mean kdukat and what's left of the Gaslamp Ball Girls. Hahahahaha...

No, I'm just kidding. Everybody wants Kevin Kouzmanoff.

• Winter Meetings Rumor Update
  Would a Geovany Soto-Heath Bell deal make sense for both sides? We check in with CBSSports.com’s Scott Miller from Indianapolis for the latest rumors on the Padres, Bell, Adrian Gonzalez, Milton Bradley, the Angels, Roy Halladay, Vlad, and more
• Several clubs interested in Kouzmanoff | padres.com: News
  Kevin Kouzmanoff, one of four prominent Padres who are eligible for arbitration and due a substantial raise, has apparently drawn the interest of several teams at the Winter Meetings.
• Padres 3rd baseman Kouzmanoff creating a buzz - Sports - SignOnSanDiego.com
  "We’re in fine shape financially at this point," he said. "Any moves will be made to try to make the team better."
• The Schmuck Stops Here: Orioles: The third man - Some say it’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt. I disagree. - baltimoresun.com
  the Orioles also have expressed interest in San Diego Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff

• Correia’s days may be numbered - Sports - SignOnSanDiego.com
  “They made an offer to me, but it was obviously below the arbitration value,” said Correia. “I could still end up playing here. And this is where I want to play. The door is not closed.”

• PADRES: Club talks Correia, Kouzmanoff at winter meetings
  "Nothing's final, but we're in the process of talking about a deal," Axelrod said by phone. "The proposal was not jumped at, but we'll talk again. ... Kevin's choice is to stay in San Diego for a variety of reasons. The only reason (he'd leave) would be if he was not compensated appropriately."