Mets' Minaya still looking for trades  —  MILWAUKEE - One deadline passes; another is on the horizon.  —  The only noise the Mets made by the trade deadline is bringing in second baseman Luis Castillo from the Minnesota Twins, but that doesn't mean more help isn't on the way.

Analyzing the deadline deals … We'll take a look at all these earth-rattling issues and more, as we assess The Five Ways the 2007 Deadline Rocked Baseball:  —  1. The Braves' new world  —  If you needed the events of the last few days to figure out that John Schuerholz might …

Santana's unhappiness doesn't bode well  —  The two-time Cy Young winner says he might not have a future with the team because it won't do what it takes to win a title.  —  Terry Ryan said he didn't read the critical and skeptical comments Twins players made Monday after he traded Luis Castillo to the Mets.

Pirates get Morris, but what about Wilson?  —  Former S.F. pitcher will be highest-paid player in team history  —  The Pirates yesterday acquired starting pitcher Matt Morris, who will be the highest-paid player in the franchise's 121-year history, from the San Francisco Giants …

Nats let deadline pass without a deal  —  Relievers Cordero, Rauch, outfielder Church remain in DC  —  WASHINGTON — Relievers Chad Cordero and Jon Rauch and outfielder Ryan Church are still members of the Nationals, who did not make a deal before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver trade deadline.

Dye still hoping to re-sign with Sox  —  WHITE SOX IN BRIEF  —  NEW YORK — According to outfielder Jermaine Dye, he and the White Sox had been talking about a contract extension the last few weeks.  —  And with Dye not getting traded before Tuesday's non-waiver deadline passed …

Castillo excited for new start with Mets  —  Second baseman prefers NL playing style and grass field  —  MILWAUKEE — Luis Castillo has gotten over the surprise of being traded and now feels only excitement about joining a Mets squad that showed a lot of interest in him the last time he was a free agent in 2003.

Torre could blow Chamberlain's save  —  NEW YORK—The trade deadline has passed, and the Yankees' only move was to deal away a relief pitcher, weakening the weakest part of their team.  So it appears their biggest acquisition for the final two months of this season will be Joba Chamberlain …

Yanks' HR fest last straw for Contreras?  —  NEW YORK — The White Sox helped the New York Yankees make history Tuesday night.  —  The only surprising aspect was that Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez wasn't part of an eight-home run attack that handed the Sox a 16-3 humbling at Yankee Stadium.

Analyzing the deadline deals  —  The trade deadline is a time of, well, rumors mostly.  Usually, there is this huge buildup in the last two weeks of July with insane rumors flying around about half-a-dozen star players who have been linked to at least half-a-dozen trades each, but in the end …

Confident Cook cruising  —  Colorado starter again is sharp in win over Florida  —  Rockies-Marlins box  —  MIAMI - Rockies right- hander Aaron Cook has been dominating.  —  Surprised?  —  Don't be.  —  The Rockies aren't.  —  "It's not like he is on a hot streak," catcher Chris Iannetta said.

Waiver Trade Rules  —  The non-waiver trade deadline has passed, but that doesn't mean trading is done.  I found a helpful old Steve Phillips article explaining the whole August waiver trade thing.  If you don't feel like checking that out, here's a summary: