GO 'WAY, JOSE  —  EXPERTS FEAR TABATA'S MORE FOOL THAN JEWEL  —  Boston - OF SIXTEEN scouts and executives polled, 12 thought the Yankees won their trade with Pittsburgh anywhere from mildly to a slam dunk, two viewed the deal as having equal value for both sides, and just two favored the Pirates' side of the transaction.

Mets won't trade for unhappy Manny … NEW YORK — The Mets are seeking a corner outfielder as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, and Mets GM Omar Minaya has long been an admirer of embattled Red Sox star Manny Ramirez.  But even the Mets are saying “no” to Ramirez now.

The other Reyes makes an impression on Manuel  —  Argenis Reyes will never be mistaken for that other guy named Reyes on the Mets, even though two guys with the same last name who grew up nearby one another in the Dominican Republic spent last night on either side of second base at Shea Stadium.

Rodney takes over closing duties  —  Leyland makes announcement prior to Sunday's game vs. Sox  —  DETROIT — While the Tigers continue to look for bullpen help, they made a major internal change in the relief corps on Sunday.  Fernando Rodney has replaced Todd Jones as Detroit's closer for the time being.

Yankees taking a hard look at Bannister as trade deadline nears  —  Should the Royals send pitcher Brian Bannister back to New York if offered outfielder Melky Cabrera or another run-production bat in return?  —  Such an offer might be forthcoming, because the Yankees appear determined …

Gossage: Too much ‘loving’ in today's game  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Goose Gossage never met a hitter he couldn't intimidate.  In part, he says, that's because he never got to know them.  —  On the day before his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame, the 57-year-old Gossage criticized modern players …

Weather alert  —  The Red Sox just sent out a Fenway weather alert.  It certainly looks like rain here, a bit overcast with that heavy feeling in the air.  Plus, our own Gordon Edes is reporting that it's raining on his drive in from the central portion of the Commonwealth.

Washburn pitching, so no trade immediately at hand  —  Well, Jarrod Washburn's finished doing his warmups and the game is underway in Toronto.  —  So at least for the moment, talk about a trade to New York can be put on hold.  —  Not that talks aren't ongoing, but consider the logistics.

SNY's Burkhardt goes from showroom to showtime  —  Four dozen teenagers were paying rapt attention, which itself is an accomplishment.  —  This obviously was a speaker accustomed to grabbing and holding an audience, to making his points quickly and clearly, and to displaying a casual likability.

Four Teixeira deal targets  —  It's decision time for the Braves, who have until Thursday at 4 p.m. to complete a deal to either add to their roster or build for the future by trading impending free agents Mark Teixeira, Will Ohman and Mark Kotsay.  —  The potential centerpiece of a deal is Teixeira …

Indians activate RHP Fausto Carmona from 15-day disabled list  —  INF Andy Gonzalez promoted from Triple-A Buffalo; LHP Aaron Laffey optioned to Triple-A Buffalo  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has activated RHP FAUSTO CARMONA from the 15-day disabled list …

Hurdle ponders Monday's starter  —  CINCINNATI — Manager Clint Hurdle hasn't announced who will start for the Rockies Monday in Pittsburgh, but one thing's for sure: It won't be Kip Wells, who gave up eight runs in one-third of an inning in the Rockies' 16-10 loss to the Dodgers last Monday.

Every Given Sunday  —  All Busy-ness 'Round the Major League Table … The idea of sending a baseball Dream Team to the Olympics has been dead a while now.  Major League Baseball would never consider shutting down its season for two weeks to send an All-Star team to an Olympiad …

Will Ohman Does His Best Harry Caray  —  Reliever Will Ohman introduced the Braves line up yesterday on FOX in most impressive fashion.  Perhaps it was this tremendous start to the game that rattled Cole Hamels to the core.  Adam Eaton on the other hand is not phased by such comedic stylings.