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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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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 …
Joe / Around the Majors:
Breaking news: Castillo to Mets — The Twins are close to trading Luis Castillo to the New York Mets for two minor-league prospects, two major league sources said this afternoon. In return, the Twins would get AA catcher Drew Butera, the son of former major league catcher Sal Butera, and Class A outfielder Dustin Martin.
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.
MLB.com:
Luis Castillo traded to the Mets — Twins receive Drew Butera and Dustin Martin in the deal — Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have traded second baseman Luis Castillo to the New York Mets in exchange for catcher Drew Butera and centerfielder Dustin Martin.
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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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 …
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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 …
Tim Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Red Sox hoping to land Gagne — NEW YORK - Mid-afternoon Monday, in the wake of the Mark Teixeira trade to the Atlanta Braves, the emphasis had turned to the bullpens, where the Boston Red Sox hoped to convince Eric Gagne to set up for Jonathan Papelbon, the Los Angeles Dodgers had resigned themselves …
Bob Dutton / www.kansascity.com:
Royals talking to Braves about trading Dotel for pitcher Kyle Davies — The Royals appeared to ready to trade veteran closer Octavio Dotel to the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon for right-handed starter Kyle Davies. — Neither club has yet offered official confirmation …
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: … - Livingston will start tomorrow in DC. Arroyo will start Wednesday and Thursday's starter is TBA. — Here's what Wayne Krivsky had to say: — "We're real pleased to acquire him. We've seen two or three of his most recent starts in Reading. "
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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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.
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Chicagosports / Hardball:
UPDATE: Hendry: Felix Pie not going anywhere — You can forget about those Felix Pie rumors. — General manager Jim Hendry put an end to speculation that the Cubs would deal their top prospect, telling reporters before Monday's game against Philadelphia that he has no intention of dealing Pie.
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