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UPDATE 3:52 PM EST
The Miami Herald is reporting that The Florida Marlins may land Arthur Rhodes.
The Star Telegram is reporting that the multitude of Texas Rangers catchers are generating MANY inquiries.
WIP in Philadelphia is reporting that Pat Gilick is saying there is “no truth” in the Manny Ramirez for Geoff Jenkins and AA Catcher Lou Marson.
Gordon Edes of The Boston Globe is reporting the Red Sox are hot on the trail of Will Ohman
UPDATE 1:42 PM EST
Dan Graziano of the Newark Star Ledger has some interesting updates, including J.J Putz possible availability, Mets need for pitching help if Maine’s injury is too serious and the Raul Ibanez sweepstakes continue. Catchers also seem to be in high demand today!
UPDATE 12:17 PM EST
A Wrap Up of Terry Francona’s weekly talk with Dale and Holley on WEEI in Boston. On Manny’s jog up the 1st base line last night against the Angels..”I know where you are going. Look, my job is to keep guys on the field and playing the game the right way and right now it is a challenge”. On recent inconsistent play…”we have been through this before. We have had stretches in the past where we sputtered and we were able to put stuff behind us and put things together”. Another Manny comment….”more importantly to me (than quotes in the media) is how they play, how they treat the team and how they play to win……if they are here, it is their responsibility to play to win”
Ken Rosenthal reports Raul Ibanez is on the Cubs radar. Other reports have the Cubs looking at the Phillies Jayson Werth.
UPDATE 10:56 AM EST
Dale Arnold of WEEI is saying the Phillies – Red Sox discussions are on again this time including Geoff Jenkins and AA Catcher Lou Marson. No confirmation can be found on the net yet.
UPDATE 10:07 AM EST
Bronson Arroyo likely staying put. Other Reds news as well.
Well Red Sox Fans, another contender might be on the verge of a big deal. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting Jason Bay may be on the move to Tampa.
Jose Guillen is all in it yet again.her stuff.
Ken Rosenthal’s updates on Manny, The Angels and other stuff
INITIAL POST 7:00 AM EST
The Minnesota Twins have apparent recalled Adam Everett from a “conditional AAA assignment”.
Jayson Stark keeps putting down Manny to anyone rumors. Stark also reports the LA Dodgers are hot after a shortstop since Nomar Garciaparra is hurt again…shocker!
T.J. Simers not confident the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to keep up with their So. Cal AL neighbors.
New York Newsday reports the Washburn to Yankees deal is “dead”.
Pedro Martinez pushing for the Mets to deal for Manny.
Gregg Zaun apparently wants out of Toronto.
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