Pittsburgh Pirates Wiretap

Jays Discussing Adding Bay Or Ibanez?

The Blue Jays, who are on the absolute fringes of the playoff race, are talking about adding an outfielder, possibly Seattle's Raul Ibanez or Pittsburgh's Jason Bay.

Jason Stark is now reporting that the Mariners have decided to keep Ibanez.

Via SI.com


Rays Resume Bay Talks

According ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Rays and Pirates have resumed trade talks surrounding Jason Bay.

Via ESPN


Manny Talks Now Dead

According to an executive with one of the three teams involved in the discussions, talks are now dead between the Pirates, Red Sox and Marlins.

However, the deal has taken numerous twists and turns over the past 24 hours, and the Red Sox can continue attempting to trade Ramirez until the non-waiver deadline at 4 p.m. ET.

The Red Sox, Marlins and Pirates have been talking seriously for the past 24 to 36 hours about a deal involving Ramirez.

The collapse of the talks will spur further discussions between the Pirates and Rays over a deal involving Pirates left fielder Jason Bay.

Via FoxSports


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