At this point in time, we can probably declare the Manny deal dead. There were some interesting iterations between Pittsburgh and Boston, but ultimately a dead just couldn't get done.
In deals that actually got done, but are much less sexy, the Marlins picked up lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes from Seattle. Seattle got minor league pitcher Gaby Hernandez, who was a disaster in Triple-A this year. Gaby is still a decent prospect, so it's a pretty good return for Seattle. Rhodes has been fairly effective this year, with an ERA in the 2's, but in only about 16 innings. He'll be a decent addition to the pen.
Fish are still rumored to be in the market for a catcher, so in the 1.5 hours from now until the deadline, something might get done. Ramon Hernandez seems to be the most likely. Greg Zaun is also likely, but he's not that much of an upgrade. So we'll see what happens. What could have been a blockbuster deadline day will likely be just another snoozefest.
Now back to baseball! After winning a tough 3-game series against the Mets, the Fish welcome the Rockies to town for a 4-game tilt. The Rockies are ridiculously hot right now, so anything can happen. Tonight, Anibal Sanchez, member of the no-hitter club, makes his first start in the Majors since shoulder surgery last year. This is a much-anticipated night and should be a huge boost for the club.
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