The
Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that the
Tampa Rays are in serious talks with the
Pirates for outfielder
Jason Bay. So far the
Rays, who are notoriously difficult to deal with, aren't willing to part with a top prospect or a cache of prospects.
Adam Dunn is available, but apparently there are no takers for the moment.
Miguel Tejada was assured by the
Astros front office that he won't be traded.
Jon Heyman reports that the
Phillies and
Red Sox are in deep talks about
Manny Ramirez, and that the
Phillies are the most likely destination. Speculation is that
Pat Burrell would be sent north. The
Marlins are also trying to work a
Jeremy Hermida based deal.
The
Dodgers are also interest in
Manny and are thought to be putting together a deal centering on
Matt Kemp or
Andre Ethier, though a deal doesn't seem likely.
Before sending
Mark Teixeira to the
Angels, the
Braves turned down a package of
Micah Owings and
Chad Tracy from the
Diamondbacks.
The talks with the
Yankees have gone cold, but the
Denver Post reports that the
Rockies are interested in
Jarrod Washburn. The
Rockies are also taking a look at their former pitcher
Josh Fogg, and
Tim Redding. Of course they still don't know if they are buying, selling, or combining the two.
Blue Jays catcher
Greg Zaun would like to be dealt, but
GM J.P. Ricciardi said there's no interest.
Royals outfielder
Jose Guillen is shooting down
reports that he doesn't get along with manager
Trey Hillman and wants out of
Kansas City.
CBS Sportsline reports that
Padres pitcher
Greg Maddux said no to a trade to the
Phillies.
According to the
Detroit Free Press, the
Tigers have joined the
Twins in having an interest in
LaTroy Hawkins.
UPDATE - 12:03 P.M. EDTAccording to the
Miami Herald, the
Marlins are close to acquiring left-handed reliever
Arthur Rhodes from the
Mariners.
Labels: Greg Maddux, Hump Day Rumors - 7/30, Jarrod Washburn, Jason Bay, Jeremy Hermida, Jose Guillen, Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira, Matt Kemp, Miguel Tejada, Pat Burrell
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Will Carroll of Baseball Prospectus is reporting that the Boston Red Sox are ready to ship Manny Ramirez to the Florida Marlins as part of a three team deal. The Pittsburgh Pirates would send outfielder Jason Bay and left-handed reliever John Grabow to Boston. The Marlins would send outfielder Jeremy Hermida and two prospects to Pittsburgh, with another prospect coming from Boston.
