Sources: Ramirez deal to Marlins all but dead  —  Two sources have told ESPN that the complicated three-team deal what would send Manny Ramirez from Boston to Florida is all but dead.  —  The deal, which exploded in the baseball rumor mill Wednesday night, would have sent Ramirez from the Red Sox …

Heyman: Surprise blockbuster of the century brewing … The Los Angels Dodgers have re-entered the Manny Ramirez Sweepstakes, SI.com has learned.  The much-discussed deal to send the embattled superstar to the Marlins has hit a slight snag, leading the Red Sox to pursue other possibilities.

Rays to Acquire Bay  —  With the three-way deal between the Pirates, Red Sox, and Marlins falling through, an MLB.com source says that the Rays are going to acquire right-handed hitting outfielder Jason Bay for Minor League prospects including shortstop Reid Brignac and right-hander Jeff Niemann.

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.

Jason Bay Traded To Rays  —  MLB.com's Bill Chastain with the scoop - the Rays have acquired Jason Bay for Reid Brignac and Jeff Niemann.  The Rays haven't confirmed it yet though, and Rosenthal says the Bucs want to replace Niemann with other prospects.  I wonder if Bay would DH for the Rays.

Sox still in need of relief  —  While the Manny Ramirez [stats] negotiations remain on the front burner for the Red Sox [team stats] today, the fact that they are still interested in bulking up their bullpen cannot be forgotten.  —  To that end, they remain busy.

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.

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.

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.

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.