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Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
Rangers acquire All-Star Lee from Brewers — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wanting the big bat now and hoping to keep him longer, the Texas Rangers acquired All-Star slugger Carlos Lee from the Milwaukee Brewers in a six-player deal Friday. — Milwaukee traded Lee after it became apparent …
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Jim Reeves / Dallas Star-Telegram:Conservative? That doesn't define Daniels
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Tejada Doesn't Want to Play Third — BOSTON — The Angels' efforts to acquire slugger Miguel Tejada hit a major snag Saturday when the Baltimore shortstop said he had no desire to move to third base, the position the Angels planned to move Tejada to if they could complete a deal with the Orioles.
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Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Tejada happy with O's … On a day when Miguel Tejada affirmed his desire to stay in Baltimore, the Orioles worked late into last night, mulling offers for their star shortstop. — The Los Angeles Angels, once considered the front-runner to land Tejada if he is moved …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Could Soriano end up in California? — The Alfonso Soriano talks remain fluid, but the Angels could be the front-runner by process of elimination if they are unable to land Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada. — FOX Bite — Videos — Rosenthal on trade rumors
Sam Borden / NY Daily News:
Yankees near a Bobby prize — Close to bringing Phils' RF to Bronx — The Yankees moved closer last night to landing Bobby Abreu, according to sources, as the field for the Phillies outfielder was narrowed to just three teams - with the Bombers believed to have the best chance of landing him.
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Jack Curry / New York Times:
As Deadline Nears, Yankees Consider Abreu and Pitchers — Yankees Manager Joe Torre talks to General Manager Brian Cashman six, seven, eight times a day, securing trade updates here and offering opinions about players there. Mostly, it has been the same routine.
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Will's Mill — Saturday Love — Saturday, 10:00 p.m. ET: The name? Craig Wilson. At least three teams are in on him right now, but once again, the Pirates are asking for the moon. The Reds willingness to get in on a rental player signals that they're looking to win now …
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Will's Mill — Saturday Love — Saturday, July 29, noon ET: The Astros and Angels have made their final offers on Miguel Tejada. The Orioles now have to decide if it's enough to give up their star shortstop. The Astros have a backup plan in Julio Lugo, but need to act quickly …
Joe Sheehan / Baseball Prospectus:Prospectus Today — Right Idea, Lousy Execution
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Beyond the Box Score
Kevin Baxter / Miami Herald:
Loria: trades not expected — Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria joined the club's three top-ranking baseball officials in Philadelphia on Saturday, but general manager Larry Beinfest cautioned against reading anything into that with Monday afternoon's nonwaiver trade deadline approaching.
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Tom D'angelo / Palm Beach Post:
No movement on trade front — PHILADELPHIA - Although owner Jeffrey Loria joined his baseball operations team in Philadelphia on Saturday, the Marlins still remain on the outside of major trade rumors. — "In terms of major changes for this team, I wouldn't anticipate that happening,'' General Manager Larry Beinfest said. "
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Denver Post:
Win streak ticket to NL West lead — If the Rockies are going to put together a season-changing run, they will have to buck recent history. — Winning seven, eight or nine games in a row could vault them to the front of the pack in the tight National League West.
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Mark Zuckerman / Washington Times:
Nats start road trip with a trade — LOS ANGELES — The Washington Nationals' "Road Trip of Change" kicked off last night with the trade of an established veteran for a young prospect. — Just not the trade everyone has been waiting for. — While Alfonso Soriano remained …
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NY Daily News:
Here's the deal — Teams getting ready to bust a move — COOPERSTOWN - Let's be perfectly frank here. As much as fans, talk-radio hosts and the rumor-a-minute mongers at ESPN have desperately sought to keep alive the notion of a Dontrelle Willis or a Barry Zito suddenly becoming available …
Associated Press:
Players pack their favorites for road trips — SAN FRANCISCO — Shawn Green brings his own soap on every road trip. Mike Cameron never forgets his lavender linen spray and orange-scented spray for the room. Ichiro Suzuki depends on an electric massager that takes up nearly half his suitcase.
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards Insider: Jocketty still looking for help before deadline — CHICAGO — The nonwaiver trade deadline falls Monday afternoon, and Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty remains involved in discussions with several teams. He left Wrigley Field Saturday afternoon insisting "nothing is closer than yesterday."
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers in arms race against the clock — With deadline nearing, gaps in the rotation and the bullpen loom large — ARLINGTON - The hunt for pitching goes on. Time, however, is running out. — With less than 48 hours until the waivers-free trading deadline expires …
