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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Braves set to acquire Teixeira from Rangers — FOXSports.com, Updated 31 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Braves are on the verge of acquiring Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira. — The deal is done, pending a review of the medical records of the players involved, according to major-league sources.
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ESPN:
Braves close to acquiring Teixeira from Rangers — The Atlanta Braves appear to be the winner for the right to acquire first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Texas Rangers. — A preliminary agreement has been reached between the teams for Atlanta to receive Teixeira and left-handed reliever Ron Mahay …
New Jersey Online:
Who's on second? Maybe Castillo — PLAYER OF THE DAY LUIS CASTILLO, 2B, Minnesota Twins — The Twins had a scout at the Mets game yesterday at Shea, and the two teams have had serious talks in recent days about a deal that would bring second baseman Luis Castillo to New York.
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Teixeira trade finalized with Rangers — Saltalamacchia among four players headed to Texas for ex-Tech standout — The Braves have finalized a major trade for Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira, a deal that will also bring them much-needed bullpen help in the form of veteran left-hander Ron Mahay.
Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Chamberlain could join wilted bullpen — BALTIMORE - The Yankees may or may not be able to bolster their bullpen with a trade for the Rangers' Eric Gagne before tomorrow's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline. Either way, they have moved a step closer to filling a bullpen spot with Joba Chamberlain …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Now Pitching in Scranton, Some Relief for Yankees — The Yankees will almost surely have a new setup man soon. They have switched Joba Chamberlain, the hard-throwing 21-year-old right-hander, to a relief role at Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and they continue to receive poor results from Kyle Farnsworth in the majors.
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Torre writes off Canseco on A-Rod — BALTIMORE - Jose Canseco may have some "other stuff" on Alex Rodriguez that he plans to use in his next book, but Joe Torre and Johnny Damon had some stuff of their own to offer yesterday when informed of Canseco's latest comments.
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Jon Paul Morosi / Detroit Free Press:
Trade deadline moves are possible for Tigers, but not likely — Needs: Relief, infielder — TOLEDO — Fernando Rodney sat in the Mud Hens clubhouse Sunday afternoon, enjoying rice and steak prepared with care by the sister of affable shortstop Ramon Santiago. — Rodney smiled.
Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Contenders eye Reyes as lines remain open … ST. PETERSBURG - The Devil Rays may not be done overhauling their bullpen. — As they continued to pursue deals, including for another experienced reliever, before Tuesday's 4 p.m. nonwaiver trade deadline, there appears to be growing interest from other teams …
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Johnette Howard / Newsday:
Reyes knows only one speed — Jose Reyes isn't new around here, but what he can do never gets old. If you buy a ticket to a Mets game, if you're watching on TV, you always hope to see Reyes as he was yesterday, slapping hits and drawing roars from the crowd even before the ball strikes grass or leather.
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Dye chances 'pretty good' — While Foxsports.com is reporting that the Braves and Rangers have a deal in place for Mark Teixeira, a major league source said a short time ago that chances were "pretty good" that the Red Sox would complete a deal with the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Jermaine Dye.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals fall in shortened finale — Pitchers allow 10 hits and five runs through 4 1/3 innings — NEW YORK — Left-hander Billy Traber had a tough time getting hitters out and it ended up hurting the Nationals, who lost to the Mets, 5-0, in a rain-shortened game at Shea Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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Baseball Prospectus:
Monday Update — While Texas' Eric Gagne continues to be the Yankees' top trade target, it remains doubtful he will agree to any deal in which he would join a team he wouldn't close for, because most of his incentive clauses are based on games finished. Thus, look for the Yankees to aim lower in their quest to help the bullpen.
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Staying put — Jason Isringhausen has told the Cardinals he isn't going anywhere. — The most prolific closer in team history informed general manager Walt Jocketty that he would not waive his no-trade privilege if the club tries to deal him before or after Tuesday's nonwaiver trade deadline.
Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Selig figures to put lid on Sheffield stew — COOPERSTOWN - This time Gary Sheffield's mouth is going to get him suspended. Bud Selig would only offer a terse "no comment" when asked on arriving at the Hall of Fame for his response to Sheffield calling him a liar and a grandstander in regard …
