Here's a look at the most likely Lohse players …
Brewers. With Lohse, they look like a bona fide contender. The payroll is down slightly from last year and the team is said to have a little spending money.
Indians. It's hard to count them out of anything now. Had an exceptionally busy offseason. Wouldn't be required to give up a first-rounder, just as they weren't with the Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn signings.
Rangers. They might need one more starter, especially if Colby Lewis suffers any setbacks or Joe Nathan isn't what they expect (he's sidelined now only for precautionary reason). They have the money, but in the end other teams seem to like Lohse more. They'd have to give up a draft choice but did acquire one already, with Josh Hamilton's signing with Los Angeles of Anaheim.
Red Sox. They look like they could use another set starter, and Felix Doubront is off to a slow start this spring (technically, so is Clay Buchholz).
Angels. They are a terrific team with an imposing lineup, but the rotation was weakened with the departures of Zack Greinke, Dan Haren and Ervin Santana (Tommy Hunter, Joe Blanton and Jason Vargas are in).
Orioles. They have as many as 12 possible starters but could use a No. 1 or 2. Another team that doesn't want to give up the draft choice, though.
Yankees. Word is “no chance.'' But if Phil Hughes' back injury lingers, who knows?
Cardinals. It would likely take a setback by one or two of their veteran starters or weak spring by their vaunted trio of young starters.
