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MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: Will Dunn Get Deal With Nationals?

Jul 27, 2010 – 8:53 PM
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July 31 is fast approaching, and the MLB FanHouse staff has its ear to the ground for all the latest buzz on who might be moved, where, and when. Get the latest tidbits in our MLB Trade Deadline Roundup.

• It sounds like Adam Dunn should have a better grasp on what the future holds for him by Saturday night, whether he's leaving Washington or staying with the Nationals. The first baseman repeatedly has made clear his desire to remain in D.C., and general manager Mike Rizzo told FanHouse talks about a contact extension are ongoing.

"We've been in communication with him [on an extension] for a while now," Rizzo said. "We haven't made a lot of progress. If it doesn't get done by the trade deadline we'll probably keep him through the season and continue working on it." -- Ed Price

• The Giants are interested in Scott Podsednik, a major league source confirmed. It wasn't clear how high Podsednik is on their wish list, or how far along trade talks might be. However, the Giants reportedly were close to a deal for David DeJesus before he got injured last week, so they at least have identified a couple of their prospects who they are willing to move that the Royals like. The Padres, meanwhile, are not one of the teams sniffing around Podsednik. -- Jeff Fletcher and Tom Krasovic

• The Diamondbacks are entertaining offers from all comers on right-hander Edwin Jackson, and don't assume it'll be a contender that picks him up if he is moved. Jackson is signed for 2011 at $8.35 million, so a team with some money that is out of or on the fringes of this year's race could add him and know he'll be around next year. -- Steve Phillips



• The Marlins are not likely to hire a strong-willed, big-name manager like Bobby Valentine, said a person familiar with the organization's thinking. They would prefer an organizational manager who would go along with the front office's agenda, the source said. Edwin Rodriguez, who was promoted from Triple-A to manage after Fredi Gonzalez was fired, may be a good fit to keep the job. Rodriguez also has the Marlins playing better. They have won 10 of their past 14 games. -- Jeff Fletcher

Jorge Cantu, the most likely Florida player to be traded, may be falling in the eyes of some suitors. He was out of the lineup on Tuesday night, and Rodriguez said it was because he was struggling defensively. Rodriguez said he thinks the trade speculation had become a distraction to Cantu. -- Jeff Fletcher

• The Red Sox reportedly have interest in A's reliever Michael Wuertz, but a source said Oakland would have to be overwhelmed to move the right-hander -- especially with Andrew Bailey currently bothered by back spasms. -- Jeff Fletcher
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