Epstein tells reporters (including
MLB.com's Carrie Muskat) that the Yankees aren't the only team who have called about Soriano.
A "large gap" exists between the Cubs and Yankees about Soriano's value,
ESPN's Buster Olney tweets. The two teams are also far apart in determining how the $24.9MM remaining on Soriano's contract will be split up.
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman believes the Cubs will end up paying more than half of Soriano's remaining salary and that a Soriano-to-New York deal "simply makes too much sense" for either side to balk.
The
Giants have shown no interest in trading
Hunter Pence,
ESPN's Jayson Stark tweets. We heard on Sunday that Giants
were unlikely to deal Pence unless they received a blow-away offer or they fell out of the NL West race. The latter could be close to happening, given the Giants' 46-54 record.
The
Phillies will send a scout to
Brian Wilson's throwing session on Thursday,
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports. GM Ruben Amaro said the team will leave "
no stone unturned" in their search for relief help, hence their interest in Wilson's progress. Amaro noted this isn't the first time the Phillies have checked in on Wilson, who hasn't pitched since April 2012 due to Tommy John surgery.
Justin Morneau's July slump has just about destroyed his trade value,
Phil Mackey of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities writes. Between Morneau's poor form, injury history, impending free agency and salary, Mackey doesn't think the
Twins will be able to get even "a second-tier prospect" for the former AL MVP.
Ryan Braun's suspension could drastically change the
Brewers' perspective on trading some veteran stars. While
Francisco Rodriguez was indeed traded just a day after Braun's suspension was announced, Stark hears that the Brewers are asking for a lot in deals. "
One of the problems with dealing with Milwaukee is that [their] trade for [Jean] Segura last year was so one-sided that they want another tilted deal. Not going to happen," an AL executive said.
The Tigers "are showing continued interest" in acquiring
Luke Gregerson, Morosi reports (
via Twitter). Detroit has arguably the biggest need for bullpen help of any contender and Gregerson's name was linked to the Tigers in trade talks
last winter. The righty has a 2.85 ERA, 7.9 K/9 and 1.8 BB/9 in 41 IP this season.
We'd heard that the
Yankees and
Rangers had checked in on Marlins outfielder
Justin Ruggiano, and Stark adds the
Phillies and
Giants to the list of a half-dozen interested teams. The Marlins
weren't too keen on dealing Ruggiano but he could be expendable now that Christian Yellich and
Jake Marisnick have been called up.
The
Phillies' next five games "
will determine Michael Young's fate more than anyone else on their roster," said one executive who has talked to the club. Young is seen as "pretty much a lock" to be dealt if the Phils struggle during their road trip through St. Louis and Detroit this week. The Phillies dropped a 4-1 result to the Cardinals last night.
Jonathan Papelbon hasn't been made available by the
Phillies but even if he was, one AL executive thinks Papelbon's contract makes him "practically untradable."
The
Nationals could listen on a good offer for
Drew Storen, the former first-round pick who is struggling through a tough year. The Nats are in a tough spot trade-wise, however, since the team is largely set at every position yet are still in need of hitting.
Alex Rios' long slump has lowered his trade value and the
White Sox will be hard-pressed to find a team to meet their asking price for the right fielder. The
Rangers still have some interest in Rios, as they're looking for an outfielder that can be controlled beyond this season.
The
Red Sox are seen as very likely to add pitching before the deadline. Boston has been linked to
Jake Peavy and were interested in Francisco Rodriguez before the Orioles got him.
Good thing A's didn't get Garza. Rangers gave up all of that for a half season rental, when they should be looking for someone to back-up Cruz when he gets suspended. 
Hope A's try to get Utley to upgrade 2nd base. I'm surprised teams aren't lining up to get Joe Mauer, he is still a great player, even though he is heading into his 30's now.
for? 
if Williams turned down Martinez for Ramirez hes even dumber then the baseball world thinks
waiting for a trade to the NL.
