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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 …
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Newsday:
Mets deal with Twins for Luis Castillo — In the final hours before the trade deadline, the Mets' loyalty to Ruben Gotay was directly proportionate to the asking price for Luis Castillo. As soon as the Twins lowered their demands Monday, Gotay was out as the team's second baseman and Castillo was in.
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The Musings and Prophecies …
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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Betty's No Good Clothes Shop …
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:
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 …
Associated Press:
Mets fill second base void with Twins' Castillo — MINNEAPOLIS — The NL East-leading New York Mets neatly filled a big hole at second base, acquiring three-time All-Star Luis Castillo for a pair of prospects Monday. — The 31-year-old Castillo adds speed to a batting order already topped …
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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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 …
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Sports Illustrated, seattlepi.com Mariners blog, Chop-n-Change, Royals Review, Talking Chop, MetsBlog.com and Rain Delay
Conor Nicholl / MLB.com:
Reports: Royals ponder Dotel deal — Atlanta righty Davies may be an option for Kansas City — The Royals are considering sending closer Octavio Dotel to the Braves for right-hander Kyle Davies, according to several published reports. — Dotel has been rumored to be traded to several teams …
Bob Dutton / www.kansascity.com:Royals talking to Braves about trading Dotel for pitcher Kyle Davies
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MLB Trade Rumors
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 …
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The Biz of Baseball, Chop-n-Change, MLB Trade Rumors, Global New York Mets Fan Blog and Hot Foot
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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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South Side Sox
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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CourierPostOnline.com, Baseball America, MLB Trade Rumors, The Good Phight and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
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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.
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.
