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Source: A's Close To Acquiring Kottaras

The Brewers are close to trading George Kottaras to the Athletics, according to a source.

Via Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)


A's Move Trade Focus To Yunel Escobar

The Athletics are interested in shortstop Yunel Escobar, who was scratched from Toronto's lineup on Wednesday with back stiffness.

Oakland, which is looking for an infielder, was involved in talks for Hanley Ramirez before the Dodgers acquired him from the Marlins.

"I like it here," Escobar said of Toronto. "I don't like getting traded. I had that happen before when I went from Atlanta to the Blue Jays. But you have no control over what happens."

Escobar, 29, is making $5 million this year and next, and there are club options at the same salary for 2014 and 2015.

Via San Francisco Chronicle


Report: A's Talk To Marlins About Hanley Ramirez

The A's have talked to the Marlins about trading for Hanley Ramirez, according to a USA Today report.

Ramirez is by far the biggest name to be linked to the A's, who currently sit in one of the AL's two wild card spots with the trade deadline approaching one week from today.

Via San Jose Mercury News


Gardner Needs Elbow Surgery, Likely Out For Season

Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will undergo arthroscopic surgery on inflamed tissue in his right elbow, most likely ending his season.

The Yankees announced their plan for the speedy left fielder before Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Via ESPN.com


Reggie Returns To Yankees

Reggie Jackson returned to the Yankees after a short banishment in the wake of his critical comments about Alex Rodriguez, but he didn't have much to say about the situation.

"I'm here like you, to watch the game, to watch them keep winning," Jackson told reporters before Thursday night's game against the Athletics.

Via ESPN.com


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