I brought this guys name up at the end of last season, and I think the response was maybe, but not for what it would take. Oh, and that there was no spot on the roster.
And oh, Contreras for Howard? Hmm. Depends how much of the contract they would take. I'd rather deal less for Overbay (or the same amount, since he's proven himself fairly well, whereas Howard could go into a sophomore slump).