OK, finally, with less than five hours to go before the Trade Deadline, stuff is starting to percolate …
Source: #SFGiants having "sell" conversations on their pitchers, with under 5 hours left before the #TradeDeadline. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2019
"I need Whit Merrifield leading off for the Chicago Cubs…"#MLBCentral | #TradeDeadline pic.twitter.com/jFjMfk70Cn
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 31, 2019
#Brewers one of teams on #Mariners’ Mike Leake, sources tell The Athletic. #Rangers also have been in mix. Trade possible, even after Leake pitched last night. Leake holds full no-trade, but told reporters he was willing to waive it for deal that did not come to fruition – yet.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019
The #Yankees were not close to consummating a trade for pitching help as of this morning, but if Betances and Severino return this year, it certainly would take the sting off if no trade is made. https://t.co/5pjnaAhw1k
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2019
Source: #Mets continue to ask for @MLB-level players, rather than prospects, in Noah Syndergaard talks. The asking price is high enough that one exec expressed doubt this morning that Syndergaard will be moved today. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2019