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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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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
With Valentin out, Mets land Castillo — New York sends pair of Minor Leaguers to Minnesota — NEW YORK — The Mets acquired second baseman Luis Castillo from the Twins late Monday afternoon in exchange for two Minor Leaguers in their first deal of an otherwise quiet trading season.
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New York Post:
METS SNARE TWINS' CASTILLO FOR 2 PROSPECTS — In Luis Castillo, the Mets saw a solution for their "second" problems: Hitting second in the order behind Jose Reyes and playing capable defense at second base. — So the Mets acted swiftly yesterday to land the switch-hitter from the Twins …
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Mark Hale / New York Post:
IT'S GAME TIME — PEDRO TO THROW IN REHAB START FOR ST. LUCIE TOMORROW — Tomorrow night Pedro Martinez is set to begin his minor league rehab assignment. — The Mets' rehabbing ace is scheduled to throw 45 pitches for A-ball St. Lucie in a 7 p.m. game. It will be his first rehab start, following three simulated games.
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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Rumors keep flying, but Dye still on club — The White Sox chartered to New York on Monday evening with the team still intact, although that didn't stop rumors from flying before the Tuesday's 3 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline. — "Lots of back and forth [with other general managers] …
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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 …
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Hill looks good in rehab outing — Acta on hand as righty tosses three scoreless frames — NEW YORK — Nationals right-hander Shawn Hill had his first rehab start for Class A Potomac on Monday night, and he pitched three scoreless innings and gave up only three hits against Wilmington.
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Barry Svrluga / Nationals Journal:
Twenty-two hours to go — Just flew in from Albany (and boy are my arms tired ha ha ha) and putting out phone calls. I have heard of continued interest in Adam Dunn, but as we have discussed ad nauseum, the difference between interest and a deal getting done is simply huge.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Mailbag: How does Young fit in puzzle? — Nationals beat reporter Bill Ladson answers fans' questions … With the signing of Dmitri Young, is it safe to say the Nationals truly do not care about rebuilding? — Pat R., Oakton, Va. — The Nationals care about rebuilding and Young is one of the pieces to that championship puzzle.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Source says deal with KC not that close — Report indicating looming trade for Dotel may be premature — ATLANTA — While the Braves have made inquiries about Royals closer Octavio Dotel, an American League source said there is no validity to reports that have indicated the teams are close to finalizing a deal.
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Gregg Bell / Associated Press:
M's beat Angels, gain ground in AL West — SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki has been waiting years for a series this big in Seattle. It took him just three innings to have an impact. — Suzuki had three hits, Miguel Batista allowed four singles in seven innings and the Mariners beat …
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Phillies acquire right-hander Lohse — Team bolsters rotation in exchange for prospect — PHILADELPHIA — Don't blame Kyle Lohse for experiencing deja vu, but this should feel familiar. — Almost a year ago to the day, Lohse was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds to aid their 2006 playoff push …
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Gregg Bell / Associated Press:
Mariners' Reitsma to have elbow surgery — SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners reliever Chris Reitsma will have surgery on Thursday to relieve pain in his arthritic right pitching elbow. — Reitsma said he believed the procedure will end his season in July for the second consecutive year.
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: Dodgers eye A's Blanton but price steep … The Oakland Athletics engaged in serious negotiations with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday about pitcher Joe Blanton, a 26-year-old right-hander who would help fill in the injury-ravaged L.A. rotation if the deal is completed.
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Deadline day: Pirates, Tigers discuss Wilson — Chacon, Torres, Marte also on trading block today — Jack Wilson never has played for a winner, much less a World Series contender. — That could change by sunset. — According to two team sources, the Pirates are discussing a deal …
J.C. Bradbury / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Cheer on Bonds while jury's out — A seeming tragedy hangs over the national pastime this summer as Barry Bonds approaches Hank Aaron's record of 755 lifetime home runs. While the media have covered past record chases with much fanfare — Mark McGwire's pursuit of 62 home runs …
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's unlikely to deal at deadline — Orioles roster will probably remain intact after 4 p.m. Tuesday — Barring an unexpected development, tomorrow's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline will come and go with the Orioles having made no moves that will dramatically alter their roster.
