Top News:
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.
RELATED:
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 …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Cobra Brigade, Mets Today, Nyjer Please, Talking Chop, Lone Star Ball and Mets Lifers
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.
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.
Fox Sports:
Mets nearing deal for Twins 2B Castillo — FOXSports.com, Updated 16 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Mets are close to acquiring second baseman Luis Castillo from the Twins for two minor leaguers, according to major-league sources. — Castillo would replace Jose Valentin …
RELATED:
New Jersey Online:
Mets closing in on deal for Luis Castillo — It looks like the Mets didn't wait long to try and counter the Atlanta Braves' big trade-deadline move. — According to officials with two different major league teams, who requested anonymity because the deal has yet to be announced …
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.
Discussion:
Dallas Morning News, MetsBlog.com, New York Post, Lone Star Ball, River Ave. Blues and MLB Trade Rumors
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:Buzz: Mets, Twins and Lots of Players
Discussion:
...gettingpaidtowatch
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.
RELATED:
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 …
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
Steroid Nation
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 …
RELATED:
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Braves take lead in bidding for Dotel — FOXSports.com, Updated 36 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Braves could be on the verge of not only acquiring the best hitter on the trade market, but one of the best relievers as well. — In addition to reaching a preliminary agreement …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
26 hours to go, Sox not close to a deal — Remember, these situations are fluid, but while the White Sox remain hopeful of persuading the Sox to make a deal for outfielder Jermaine Dye, the price remains too high for Boston. — Chicago would take Wily Mo Pena but want either Manny Delcarmen or Justin Masterson.
Chicagosports / Hardball:
(Fast) food for thought, eve of the deadline edition — 1. Will Felix Pie still be property of the Cubs on Tuesday night? — According to MLB sources, that's becoming a reasonable question as the Cubs continue to show signs of playing in October. Lou Piniella is not exactly a long haul guy …
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 …
