The White Sox have been the most aggressive suitors for both Aubrey Huff and Danys Baez, and a White Sox scout attended yesterday's Red Sox-Devil Rays game at Tropicana Field -- although Baez didn't pitch, and Huff only pinch hit.
The White Sox have a bevy of young players, including righthander Brandon McCarthy, who can be used in a trade.
Huff is surging after a weak first half, and some interested executives believe the 28-year-old was simply "bored" playing for such a bad club.
Devil Rays general manager Chuck LaMar is the X-factor in these discussions. LaMar is a notoriously difficult trading partner, and his coup last year, getting Scott Kazmir from the Mets in return for Victor Zambrano, has only emboldened him to make high demands.
All Attention Turns To Tampa