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Sports Illustrated:
The final piece — Minaya may trade Milledge for Oswalt or Schmidt — The New York Mets are engaged in serious talks for two superb starting pitchers who carry the potential to stamp them as a World Series favorite — Giants right-hander Jason Schmidt and, in something of a shocker …
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Mark Hale / New York Post:
METS MADE PITCH FOR SCHMIDT — The Mets have long had heavy interest in Giants righty Jason Schmidt, and yesterday they made a push for the All-Star, according to an MLB team executive. But they were facing an earlier deadline, and after midnight last night, a deal was almost positively not going to happen.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Willie: We don't need any trades — ATLANTA - The nonwaiver trading deadline arrives at 4p.m. today, and while their crosstown rivals have made a splash in acquiring Bobby Abreu and Cory Lidle, Mets insiders have consistently downplayed the likelihood of a deal - especially one that rivals Abreu's relocation to the Bronx.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Astros' fears may have stopped Tejada deal — The Astros are out of the Miguel Tejada sweepstakes. — "It's over," an Astros official told FOXSports.com Sunday night. "We told them we're not dealing with them anymore." — The Astros' frustration apparently stemmed from their belief …
Richard / SportsJustice:
Hey, Tim, we wanted you to make a trade, but not this trade — Written 4 hours, 20 minutes before the trading deadline... Baseball people gossip. That's the tough lesson Tim Purpura has learned in the last week. Now he's dealing with an entirely new dynamic with some of his players.
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Jose De Jesus Ortiz / Houston Chronicle:Astros take Oswalt off market after including ace in discussions involving Tejada
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Tigers acquire Casey from Pirates — The Tigers, completing their quest to add a left-handed hitter, acquired first baseman Sean Casey from the Pirates on Monday for a minor-league pitcher, FOXSports.com has learned. — The deal is expected to be one of several completed by the Pirates before Monday's non-waiver deadline at 4 p.m.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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ESPN:
Tigers get Pirates 1B Casey, send Shelton to minors — DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers acquired first baseman Sean Casey from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Brian Rogers. — Casey, a career .304 hitter, gives the AL Central-leading Tigers …
MLB.com:
Tigers acquire Sean Casey from Pittsburgh — Shelton optioned to Triple-A Toledo — DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers announced today the club has acquired first baseman Sean Casey from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for righthanded pitcher Brian Rogers.
Jim Salisbury / Philly.com:
Deal nothing more than a salary saver — Trade? OK. That's what the press release called it. That's what Phillies general manager Pat Gillick called it. And that's what the New York Yankees will probably call it two months from now, when they talk about the key moves that allowed …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
As deadline looms, where will Soriano end up? — The circus ends at 4 p.m. Monday. — Either Alfonso Soriano will be a National, or he won't. — One rival executive predicts that the Nationals will either make a killer trade or one so poor that 15 teams will end up thinking they could have offered a better package for Soriano.
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins bid for Soriano — · There's a late entry in the Alfonso Soriano sweepstakes: The Marlins. — According to two National League sources, the Marlins have contacted the Nationals about acquiring the ballyhooed outfielder. It is believed the Marlins are willing to part …
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:Soriano, Nationals Are Still Waiting
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Washington Times, MLB.com, District of Baseball, MLB Trade Rumors, William F. Yurasko and Ben Maller's Sports …
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Most recent spin has Lowell on the move — It flies in the face of Terry Francona telling third baseman Mike Lowell last week on the West Coast that he would not be traded, but according to a major league executive who said he spoke directly with one of the three teams involved …
Discussion:
projo.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Fire Brand of the …, Can't Stop The Bleeding and Honest Wagner
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Trade winds not gusting: But rumors swirl about 3-way deal — With the non-waivers trading deadline rapidly approaching, the Red Sox continued to generate plenty of smoke but still no bonfire that would signal a blockbuster many are expecting. — The juiciest rumors …
Associated Press:
More trades: Phils deal Cormier to Reds for Germano — CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds added left-hander Rheal Cormier to their bullpen Monday, sending 23-year-old right-hander Justin Germano to Philadelphia. — Germano, obtained from San Diego last year, was called up by the Reds …
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Tom D'Angelo / Palm Beach Post:
Willis' suitors down to deadline — PHILADELPHIA - Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria was adamant Saturday when he said pitcher Dontrelle Willis would not be traded. — That loyalty to his highest-paid player and most marketable pitcher will be tested, right until today's 4 p.m. trade deadline.
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Kelsie Smith / Boston Globe:
Outfield options in flux — On a 2-1 count, Trot Nixon reached for a John Lackey pitch, winced as his he finished his swing, and immediately grabbed his right biceps. Terry Francona left the dugout and quickly returned with Nixon at his side, perhaps thinking what most people were — not again.
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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Reasonable goal: .500 at home — In the midst of the longest homestand of the season (11 games), the Cubs have rejuvenated thoughts about someday reaching the .500 mark at the supposed "Friendly Confines" of Wrigley Field. — With four straight victories over the Cardinals, they improved to 21-28, so the goal is a lofty one.
Discussion:
GROTA
Denver Post:
Shealy looks gone by trade deadline — Ryan Shealy may finally get his wish to contribute to the Rockies' playoff push - by landing Colorado a bullpen reinforcement. — Kansas City and Pittsburgh continue to pursue Shealy, and he remains on the back burner for Baltimore and the New York Yankees …
