Five and Fly: A blockbuster in the works  —  The trading-deadline blockbuster, long thought dead, saw its EKG lines jump once again recently when the Texas Rangers sought to trade Mark Teixeira.  And while the news of Teixeira's impending departure provided the initial shock, the lasting jolt will come from the return.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

LA Minors hitting coach Robinson dies  —  Ex-big leaguer was in second year in Dodgers organization  —  DENVER — Bill Robinson, the Dodgers' Minor League hitting coordinator, died Sunday, the club announced.  He was 64, and cause of death was not known.  Memorial services are pending.

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.

A Giant problem  —  Hitting No. 756 outside S.F. will be disaster for Bonds  —  SAN FRANCISCO — A 3-and-0 pitch from Florida righthander Sergio Mitre told you everything you needed to know about how important it is for Barry Bonds to keep history contained to his one safe house, AT&T Park.

IMMEDIATE PLANS CALL FOR RELIEF HELP BY TRADE  —  The Mets believe most of the available starting pitchers, such as the White Sox's Jose Contreras, will still be on the market well beyond tomorrow's non-waiver trade deadline.  Therefore, their immediate plans remain to add to their bullpen …

Pirates' Nutting ranked among worst owners  —  TRIBUNE-REVIEW  —  PHILADELPHIA - Bob Nutting has only been on the job as the Pirates' principal owner since January.  But he already made one national baseball writer's list of the worst owners in baseball.  —  Jon Heyman, who writes …

Milledge out to prove everybody wrong  —  But he just has to play hard, keep his nose clean, says Wagner  —  Lastings Milledge is no stranger to the public eye.  He was called up to the Mets last year with the hype of a top, five-tool prospect, managed to irritate opponents …

Dye has tools Sox need  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Of all the rumored deals you've heard associated with the Red Sox at the upcoming trade deadline, the one that has fallen through — at least for the time being — is probably the one that might have helped the Sox most.