The latest on Roy Halladay

In two words: not much. Toronto continues to demand "two left legs, a right arm and a left cerebellum" according to Marlins president David Samson. The Texas Rangers still appear to be the frontrunners in the Halladay sweepstakes, but continue to balk at the price tag. They may have the prospects and the cash to acquire him, but as of yet, not ownership approval. MLB Rumors suggest that they are leading the pack, but also think that it is possible the Red Sox, Dodgers, or Angels may swoop in with an 11th hour offer. Who will blink first?

With Penny and Smoltz on the rollercoaster and Dice-K still at least a month away (probably won't be back until September 1st), could Halladay wind up in a Sox uni?

Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick.........

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Trade Deadline Updates

The Globe has 2 reporters going in opposite directions on Manny; Edes says LA is not involved, Cafardo says they are. Both agree the Pirates-Marlins deal is dead.

UPDATE: Jason Bay has now been traded to Tampa Bay.

UPDATE 2: The Braves price for Ohman was too high so Theo passed.

UPDATE 3: Bay to Rays not a done deal.

UPDATE 4: Rosenthal says Bay to Rays is off and Bay to Sox is still a possibility MLB.com has confirmed that Jason Bay has NOT been traded to Tampa.

UPDATE 5: Both Dodgers and Marlins were still talking to Sox with minutes to go before the deadline...Sox have not commented yet on Manny which makes me think a deal was done....stay tuned.

UPDATE 6: Bay now traded to Dodgers? I'm not makin this shit up.

Trade deadline passes with no news....could still be coming though.

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