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Will Carroll / Unfiltered:
We Have A Deal But ... The Commissioner's Office has been informed of a deal involving the Pirates, Red Sox, and Marlins. The Commissioner has to sign off on any deal involving cash considerations of more than a million dollars, and there was clearly going to be cash involved in any deal involving these teams.
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Steve Silva / Boston Globe:
Schilling: Keeping Manny could be a problem — (7.11.04: Jim Davis / Boston Globe File Photo) — Rehabbing Red Sox righthander Curt Schilling this morning said he thought the Manny Ramirez situation has affected the team and keeping him in Boston for the stretch run could present a problem.
Peter Gammons / ESPN:
Manny deal ‘close to dead’ — A source close to the three-way negotiations involving Manny Ramirez says the deal is close to dead. Florida has reportedly asked Boston for a cash outlay beyond the $7 million to cover Ramirez's contract, in addition to two prospects.
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Still working on Manny deal — The three-way deal for Manny Ramirez was still a work in progress between Boston, Florida and Pittsburgh. One major league source indicated he felt the deal was slightly hung up on an extra prospect that Pittsburgh might want to feel as though they're receiving proper return …
Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Source: Manny Ramirez talks continue; chances less than 50-50 — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email — Talks between the Red Sox [team stats] and the Florida Marlins concerning Manny Ramirez [stats] gained momentum overnight and this morning but a baseball source with direct knowledge …
Newsday:
Mets skeptical they can complete deal in time — MIAMI - With the Yankees pulling off a surprise deal for Pudge Rodriguez, and the Red Sox seemingly on the verge of trading Manny Ramirez, the Mets remained in a holding pattern yesterday as they waited for the prices to drop on an outfielder and reliever.
Palm Beach Post:Marlins near deal for Manny Ramirez
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN.com:
Griffey approves trade from Reds to White Sox — Ken Griffey Jr. approved a trade from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, paving the way for the future Hall of Famer to pursue a spot in the World Series for the first time in his career.
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Fox Sports:
Reds, ChiSox agree on Griffey trade, await approval — Deadline day is heating up. The Reds are dealing Ken Griffey Jr. to the White Sox, pending his approval, says Ken Rosenthal.
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Danny Knobler / CBS SportsLine.com:
Griffey going to White Sox if he approves trade from Reds — Tell Danny your opinion! — Ken Griffey Jr. has been traded to the Chicago White Sox, CBSSports.com confirmed Thursday. The deal is still awaiting Griffey's approval, so it has yet to be announced.
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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
White Sox not likely to make a trade — With Deadline approaching, Guillen says no moves in the works — MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit's trade of veteran catcher Ivan Rodriguez on Wednesday brought the grand total of moves made by the top trio of American League Central leaders to one since the start of July.
ESPN.com:
Marlins add bullpen help, deal for M's lefty Rhodes — Arthur Rhodes' last game with the Mariners resulted in an ejection. Now the left-handed reliever has been thrown into a pennant race with the Florida Marlins. — ESPN's Peter Gammons is reporting that Rhodes has been traded …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
News: Rhodes traded to the Marlins — According to ESPN's Peter Gammons, on ESPN Radio, the Marlins have acquired LHP Arthur Rhodes in exchange for 22-year-old RHP Gaby Hernandez. — If you recall, Hernandez was traded to the Marlins by the Mets in 2005 for Paul Lo Duca.
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Powerful Angels Up Next — Whatever region the Angels represented — California, Anaheim or Los Angeles — they loved to torment the Yankees under Joe Torre. No other American League team had a winning record against the Yankees during Torre's 12 seasons as manager, including two that ended with playoff defeats in Anaheim.
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Church's plans change, will travel with Mets to Houston — MIAMI - Team doctors have altered their instructions to Ryan Church, advising him to travel to Houston to continue being monitored by trainer Ray Ramirez rather than report to Port St. Lucie. — Church, who resumed swinging …
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:Relying on Pelfrey, Mets Worry About His Workload
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:Mets Look on Bright Side After Losing Division Lead
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Twins Rumors: Bonser, Beltre, Roberts, Monroe — By Tim Dierkes [July 31 at 11:07am CST] — La Velle E. Neal III and Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune have the latest Twins buzz. — The Twins would like to trade Boof Bonser to make room for Francisco Liriano.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Cardinals could trade Lohse — Here's one of the most surprising names to pop up on the “available” list in the past 24 hours — Kyle Lohse. Officials of two teams that spoke with the Cardinals report that they've been offering to deal Lohse if they can get back the right package.
Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Williams Street-talkin' A's — MINNEAPOLIS — When the trade deadline passes this afternoon, White Sox general manager Ken Williams might be more than a bit frustrated. — But it won't be for a lack of trying. — According to a source outside the organization, Williams was talking …
