Jul 31, 2007 3:09 PM EST

According to a source, trade talks that would bring Jermaine Dye to Boston are dead.

Dye never was formally approached for his permission to approve a deal.

It is still possible that Dye could be traded before the non-waiver deadline at 4 p.m. ET. The Cubs, Diamondbacks and Angels could be possibilities.

Via FoxSports