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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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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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
George Willis / New York Post:
TEAM-PLAYER CASTRO ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESS — A few minutes after the skies opened and enough rain began to fall to halt play at Shea Stadium, Ramon Castro's cell phone was ringing. Castro was in the clubhouse by then, removing his equipment and wondering who was on the other end of his phone in the middle of a game.
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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.
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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Larry Stone / Seattle Times:
M's Notebook | Reyes may be target for trade — Here's another name to keep in mind as Tuesday's trade deadline approaches: Tampa Bay closer Al Reyes. — The Mariners have been monitoring the Devil Rays with two scouts this weekend, including Norm Charlton, their former closer …
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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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
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.
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Rob Biertempfel / PittsburghLIVE.com:
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 …
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.
