[ThePundit]

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the Detroit Tigers are close to acquiring Bobby Abreu from the Philadelphia Phillies. The story also says that the Los Angeles Dodgers are talking with the Cleveland Indians about third baseman Aaron Boone.

Kevin Mench is seeing less playing time with the Texas Rangers, and that could mean a trade, reports the Dallas Morning News.

The Washington Post reports that Baltimore Orioles pitcher Rodrigo Lopez shut out the Rangers in what could be his last start with the team.
Shortstop Julio Lugo could be the next veteran to be dealt by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Tampa Tribune reports. Many believe Lugo will be traded because negotiations on a new contract have stalled. He is believed to be seeking a five-year deal worth $40 million.

[Lefty Noob]

I'd hate to see the Tribe part with Boone. And Abreu to Detroit? That would surprise me.

[EmpireWF]

Gotham Baseball has talked about how the market this season is insane when it comes to pitchers. They cite sources as saying the Cubs are still asking for top prospects for Maddux and the Royals are asking for top prospects for Redman. Also from Gotham, Dontrelle Willis will not be traded but Barry Zito is still a possibility (with the two teams mentioned being the Yankees and Dodgers).

Now the Yankees have been linked to PIT's RP Roberto Hernandez and KC's OF Reggie Sanders.

I've read where a minor league swap of players between the Mets and Royals could go down soon. The Mets would send 2B/UTI Jeff Keppinger to KC for 2B Ruben Gotay. The rumors/reports are surfacing since Keppinger hasn't played since the weekend and he's healthy.