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.

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.

Heyman: Surprise blockbuster of the century brewing … Embattled Red Sox superstar Manny Ramirez has approved a trade to the Marlins, SI.com has learned, but a deal has not been reached.  —  The Marlins, Pirates and Red Sox are still discussing the details of the possible blockbuster.

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 …

Jays Talk to Pirates About Bay  —  Of course the Toronto Blue Jays called the Pittsburgh Pirates about Jason Bay in the past two days, although the team did not make an offer for the Trail, B.C., native and as of 1:30 p.m. was still not expected to be active at the trade deadline.

Griffey accepts trade to White Sox  —  Deadline day is off to a big start.  The Reds are dealing Ken Griffey Jr. to the White Sox, says Ken Rosenthal.

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.

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.

Source: Griffey OKs deal to White Sox  —  Reds to acquire righty Masset, second baseman Richar  —  CINCINNATI — Ken Griffey Jr.'s days with the Reds appear to be over.  —  Griffey has approved a trade that will send him to the White Sox on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal.

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.