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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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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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 …
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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.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Reds deal Lohse to Phils for prospect — FOXSports.com, Updated 20 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Phillies, seeking to upgrade their rotation, have acquired Reds right-hander Kyle Lohse for Class AA left-hander Matt Maloney, according to a major-league source.
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Ctrosecrans / Cincinnati Reds:
Lohse to Phillies — From the Reds: — CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds executive vice president and general manager Wayne Krivsky today announced the acquisition of LHP Matt Maloney from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for RHP Kyle Lohse. — Krivsky will be available to the media …
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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.
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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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
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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 …
