The July 31st non-waiver trade deadline is just hours away and what had been a relatively calm trade market has now proceeded to go absolutely bonkers. Trade rumors are coming in left and right as we get into crunch time, with buyers and sellers cranking up the volume on talks in hopes of significantly improving their clubs' fortunes. Who's on the move? Who's staying put? Find out in our MLB Rumors Roundup.
David Price on the move?
Joel Sherman of the New York Post is reporting that the Tampa Bay Rays will "definitely trade ace David Price before the 4:00PM EST trade deadline.
According to ESPN's Jim Bowden, the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers could be the two favorites for his services, with other reports indicating that the Pittsburgh Pirates are also in on the perennial All-Star. Stay tuned.
Mat Latos on his way out of Cincinnati?
Per ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Cincinnati Reds are currently dangling RHP Mat Latos in trade scenarios, looking to pick up a major haul in return:
Not only are #Reds not buying. Other teams say they've dangled Mat Latos. Looking for big return of course
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2014
Expect the usual suspects such as the Dodgers and Pirates to be the ones expressing the most interest with just minutes to go until the 4PM EST cutoff.
Andrew Miller to the Tigers...not so much
The most-coveted bullpen name currently on the market might be lights-out Boston reliever Andrew Miller. The Detroit Tigers were said to be the favorites to land him, but FOX Sports' Jon Morosi indicates that that is not currently the case:
Andrew Miller deal to the Tigers, which was close to happening earlier today, has fallen apart, source says. — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2014
Several other teams are looking for bullpen help, however, so stay tuned.
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