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Rhodes To Marlins

The Marlins bolstered their bullpen hours before Thursday?s trade deadline, acquiring left-hander Arthur Rhodes from the Mariners for a minor-league pitcher, as reported by Yahoo.com.

Via yahoo.com


Washburn To Yankees Looks Like A No Go

The Mariners and Yankees had not picked up the threads of their conversations about pitcher Jarrod Washburn as of Thursday morning, and executives involved in the trade talks don't expect that their standoff will be resolved.

The Yankees are willing to pay the rest of Washburn's salary, about $14 million, but aren't willing to trade a good prospect in the deal,

Via ESPN


Giants Like Beltre And Blalock

According to major-league sources, the Giants were scouting Texas third baseman Hank Blalock, who went on the disabled list with a sore shoulder Tuesday. The Rangers contacted the Giants about Blalock, a 27-year-old with some (but not overwhelming) power. The Rangers covet Giants' pitching, including Jonathan Sanchez.

The Giants like Beltre, believing he would thrive in the more fastball-oriented National League, but a source said they have not exchanged names with the Mariners.

Via San Francisco Chronicle


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