Bill Lajoie, special assistant to Red Sox G.M. Theo Epstein,
attended the Mets-Phillies series last weekend, fueling talk that
Boston is looking to trade Derek Lowe to Philadelphia for Kevin
Millwood.
--bostonherald.com (7/19)
The Marlins play 14 consecutive games against National League
East opponents, and if they fall out of contention for the
division title, they may trade free agents-to-be Armando Benitez
and Carl Pavano. Brad Penny, a free agent after 2005, could be
moved as well.
--Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel (7/19)
The Titans offered Eddie George [right] a new contract with a big
pay cut, but he has been unwilling to accept the deal.
--tennessean.com (7/19)
The Nuggets have $2.3 million remaining under the salary cap, and
they plan to use the money on acquiring Timberwolves restricted
free agent Trenton Hassell.
--rockymountainnews.com (7/19)
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