Here we go, latest rumors on top.
• Javier Lopez and the Giants share mutual interest in a return.
• The Cardinals and Cubs have been unable to agree on a price for Dioner Navarro, and the Cardinals have stopped pursuing him.
• The Tigers will not be going after Javier Lopez, and Bruce Bochy is certain he will stay in SF.
• An issue with Josh Hader's medical may prevent him from going to Houston.
• There appears to be a third piece involved in the Bud Norris deal.
• The Braves have talked to the Yankees about Phil Hughes, but a deal doesn't seem to be in the works.
• The Orioles continue to make headway on a trade involving Bud Norris.
• The Phillies appear to be skeptical that they will make any move prior to the deadline.
• The Pirates attempted to make a play for Angels outfielder Mark Trumbo. A starter may have been involved in a possible trade attempt.
• Nick Cafardo reports that it looks likely that Nate Schierholtz will remain with the Cubbies.
• The Orioles continue to remain in the Bud Norris sweepstakes, but my hometown Giants look to be out of the mix.
• Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cardinals are definitely in discussion with the Cubs for Dioner Navarro.
• Even though they continue to look for a good bat in their lineup, the Orioles are only "lukewarm" on Justin Morneau and Mike Morse, who are some of the best available.
• The Yankees are receiving "multiple" offers for starter Phil Hughes, who will be eligible for free agency this winter.
• Many teams have been turned off reliever Javier Lopez because of the Giants' high asking price. However, the Giants have refused to lower it.
• The Cardinals continue to seek catching help. A deal sending Dioner Navarro is a possibility but is not anywhere near done.
• The Angels are likely to keep second baseman Howie Kendrick, despite rumors of a possible trade to Toronto. The Halos couldn't find the proper starting pitcher in exchange for Kendrick.
• The Padres will probably not trade Luke Gregorson, after trading Joe Thatcher to acquire Ian Kennedy from the D-Backs earlier today.
• A multiple-team trade involving Astros ace Bud Norris is in the works, says ESPN's Jayson Starks. The Pirates, Orioles, and D-Backs have been in contact.
• Michael Young has announced that he will accept a trade to the Yankees.
• In other news, the Marlins still hope the Yankees have interest in their third baseman, Placido Polanco, but that doesn't seem likely right now, says Zach Links. The Marlins are also gauging interest in outfielder Juan Pierre.
• The Red Sox and Phillies remain in talk about Michael Young, the Phillies third baseman. The Yankees would also have interest in acquiring the power hitter.
• Despite the Padres interest in acquiring Ian Kennedy, the Angels still believe they have a shot. A trade to the Padres would likely involve reliever Joe Thatcher and two prospects.
• Javier Lopez and the Giants share mutual interest in a return.
• The Cardinals and Cubs have been unable to agree on a price for Dioner Navarro, and the Cardinals have stopped pursuing him.
• The Tigers will not be going after Javier Lopez, and Bruce Bochy is certain he will stay in SF.
• An issue with Josh Hader's medical may prevent him from going to Houston.
• There appears to be a third piece involved in the Bud Norris deal.
• The Braves have talked to the Yankees about Phil Hughes, but a deal doesn't seem to be in the works.
• The Orioles continue to make headway on a trade involving Bud Norris.
• The Phillies appear to be skeptical that they will make any move prior to the deadline.
• The Pirates attempted to make a play for Angels outfielder Mark Trumbo. A starter may have been involved in a possible trade attempt.
• Nick Cafardo reports that it looks likely that Nate Schierholtz will remain with the Cubbies.
• The Orioles continue to remain in the Bud Norris sweepstakes, but my hometown Giants look to be out of the mix.
• Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cardinals are definitely in discussion with the Cubs for Dioner Navarro.
• Even though they continue to look for a good bat in their lineup, the Orioles are only "lukewarm" on Justin Morneau and Mike Morse, who are some of the best available.
• The Yankees are receiving "multiple" offers for starter Phil Hughes, who will be eligible for free agency this winter.
• Many teams have been turned off reliever Javier Lopez because of the Giants' high asking price. However, the Giants have refused to lower it.
• The Cardinals continue to seek catching help. A deal sending Dioner Navarro is a possibility but is not anywhere near done.
• The Angels are likely to keep second baseman Howie Kendrick, despite rumors of a possible trade to Toronto. The Halos couldn't find the proper starting pitcher in exchange for Kendrick.
• The Padres will probably not trade Luke Gregorson, after trading Joe Thatcher to acquire Ian Kennedy from the D-Backs earlier today.
• A multiple-team trade involving Astros ace Bud Norris is in the works, says ESPN's Jayson Starks. The Pirates, Orioles, and D-Backs have been in contact.
• Michael Young has announced that he will accept a trade to the Yankees.
• In other news, the Marlins still hope the Yankees have interest in their third baseman, Placido Polanco, but that doesn't seem likely right now, says Zach Links. The Marlins are also gauging interest in outfielder Juan Pierre.
• The Red Sox and Phillies remain in talk about Michael Young, the Phillies third baseman. The Yankees would also have interest in acquiring the power hitter.
• Despite the Padres interest in acquiring Ian Kennedy, the Angels still believe they have a shot. A trade to the Padres would likely involve reliever Joe Thatcher and two prospects.
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