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Contreras Wouldn't Nix Trade
''I do have [a no-trade clause], but if [the Sox] come to me and say they want to trade me, that means they want to get rid of you,'' Contreras said through translator and bench coach Joey Cora. ''So I would just waive it. But I really want to be here.'' Chicago White Sox Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Buehrle Extension Near In Chicago
And not because the asking price of top minor-league prospects was too high or because they no longer coveted Buehrle's services, but because Buehrle is no longer on the trading block for the time being. The Sun-Times has learned that a change of heart in both the Buehrle and White Sox camps during the last 48 hours has led to talks about the sides somehow getting together and agreeing on a contract extension by the end of the week. That sentiment also was expressed by one Sox player, who said the ''climate'' was right for Buehrle to sign an extension in the next few weeks. ''Call it a calm before the storm,'' the player said. Chicago White Sox Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets No DL for Dye, Trade Possible
The reason for Dye's belief is that the White Sox don't have anyone at Triple-A Charlotte ready to take his place on the roster. Dye, a potential free agent who could be traded before the July 31 non-waiver deadline, said he will start performing limited baseball work on Tuesday. But he won't rush himself back to the playing field after talking to Williams following Sunday's game. "I'm going to let Kenny know the last day here [Thursday], tell him how it's feeling and go from there. He told me there is no rush. Get better and make sure I'm right." Dye could be dealt shortly after he returns. Several teams, including the Dodgers, have scouted him recently and are believed to be in the market for a slugger of Dye's caliber. Chicago White Sox Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets White Sox Jun 2007 Archive
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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras was adamant Wednesday that he doesn't want to be traded from the White Sox, but he also said that, if approached with the scenario, he would waive his no-trade clause.
The Boston Red Sox, who had jumped out as the clear favorite to acquire White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle during the weekend, have pulled out of the sweepstakes, according to one source. 
Despite a nagging right quadriceps muscle that required a painkilling injection Sunday, right fielder Jermaine Dye does not believe he will be placed on the disabled list.