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Rays Close To Dealing For QuallsThe Rays are on the verge of acquiring reliever Chad Qualls from the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later, according to a source. Arizona will not have to include any cash in the deal with Tampa Bay picking up the roughly $1.6 million Qualls is owed for the rest of the season. Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rangers Inquired About Josh Johnson
Texas was willing to part with three of their top prospects, but Florida quickly made it clear that Johnson wasn't available. Johnson is in the first season of a four-year, $39 million contract. Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Maddon Says A-Rod's Steroid Use Has Curbed Interest In HR Chase
"Because of all the subplots involved, I think that's why you're not getting as much of a build-up," Maddon said Thursday. "I don't think that it's worn off. I think when Jim Thome arrives nearer that point you're going to see the same kind of previous build-up, I believe, as an example. I think based on the revelations of the last couple years, I think it probably detracts from it a bit." New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rays Jul 2010 Archive
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In trade talks with the Marlins for first baseman Jorge Cantu, the Rangers took a leap and asked about the availability of All-Star pitcher Josh Johnson.
Rays manager Joe Maddon believes Alex Rodriguez's past steroid use has tempered national interest in his race towards 600 home runs.