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Shortstop Julio Lugo, whom the Rays traded to the Dodgers after he passed on their long-term contract offer, is not happy about being used in a utility role in Los Angeles and his agent, Dan Lozano, is making it clear that Lugo doesn't want to be there.
-- St. Petersburg Times

The Dodgers have stepped up efforts to trade for a veteran pinch-hitter and an experienced relief pitcher by Sept. 1. Any player brought in from outside the organization after that date would not be eligible for the playoffs. Pickings are slim because only players who have cleared waivers are available. But the pool has gotten somewhat larger the last few days because more teams realize their playoff chances are slim and are willing to unload players.
-- Los Angeles Times

The Astros will resume negotiations on a multi-year contract with pitcher Roy Oswalt Tuesday morning. Oswalt's agent Bob Garber and veteran agent Barry Meister will meet with club officials this morning.
-- Houston Chronicle

Red Sox manager Terry Francona revealed that David Ortiz had experienced another episode involving an apparent irregular heartbeat.. The team isn't taking any chances, Francona said. Ortiz is flying back to Boston today to be examined by doctors.
-- Boston Globe

The Yankees owe Carl Pavano roughly $20 million over the next two seasons, a hefty price for a pitcher whose desire has been questioned by teammates. By failing to report his rib injury when it happened, Pavano could be in violation of the terms of his contract and may give the Yankees an opening to void some or all of the deal.
-- New York Times

A day after the season ends, general manager Jim Hendry can announce that the Cubs and Dusty Baker have agreed mutually to go their separate ways. Nobody quits. Nobody gets fired. Dusty can go to Seattle or Arizona or fishing for a year.
-- Daily Herald

Neither Giants owner Peter Magowan nor general manager Brian Sabean have specifically addressed Barry Bonds' future. But the GM has repeatedly talked about the team's need to be "younger and healthier" next season.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Phillies probably wouldn't mind Jamie Moyer's coming back if he has a strong run the rest of the season. They know how much a shaky rotation -- even just one shaky starter -- can hurt.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer

You would think that something has to give in the offseason as far as the Reds' catcher situation is concerned. Jason LaRue's contract makes him difficult to trade, and he's been reduced to a once-every-five-days catcher because of his offensive struggles.
-- Cincinnati Enquirer

David Ross will be eligible for salary arbitration and the Reds plan to keep him around. 'At some point we'll probably approach him, too, about getting something done,' general manager Wayne Krivsky said Monday.
-- Cincinnati Post

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