It's time to take a look back at the week that was..
- The Cliff Lee sweepstakes came to an end when the Rangers landed the lefty for Justin Smoak and a trio of minor leaguers. The Yankees thought they had struck a deal for Lee in exchange for a package centered around Jesus Montero, but that wasn't the case. However, many believe that the Yankees still have the best chance of signing Lee this offseason.
- Meanwhile, after sending Smoak to the M's, Texas is interested in Xavier Nady.
- The Brewers are reportedly listening to offers for Prince Fielder and Corey Hart. However, the club is not interested in moving Rickie Weeks.
- The Giants won't discuss an extension for Aubrey Huff during the season.
- We've been hearing Jayson Werth's name quite a bit lately and the Red Sox are one of the teams showing interest.
- San Francisco GM Brian Sabean likes Corey Hart, but is said to prefer a left-handed bat.
- Roy Oswalt is not interested in playing for the White Sox or Tigers.
- We've heard the Mets linked to several starting pitchers, though they may not have the financial freedom to make a move at the deadline.
- The Astros shelled out upwards of $2MM to land top Dominican outfield prospect Ariel Ovando. The Blue Jays also opened up the vault to sign Venezuelan righty Adonis Cardona.
- Kerry Wood, Jake Westbrook, and Austin Kearns are drawing interest from teams.
- The Cubs want to unload some of their cumbersome salaries.
- Stephen Drew is reportedly a player of interest to the Tigers, though there have not been talks yet between Detroit and Arizona.
- The White Sox are said to be "all over Adam Dunn". Meanwhile, the Nats are drawing interest in Cristian Guzman and Adam Kennedy.
- Interest is picking up in Toronto reliever Scott Downs and the Phillies are looking into the 34-year-old.
- Teams are inquiring on Yunel Escobar, who has struggled in the first half of the year.
- The BoSox have yet to approach Victor Martinez about an extension.
- Pittsburgh acquired the recently DFA'd Sean Gallagher from the Padres.
- Jim Leyland shot down reports of Rick Porcello being a trade chip for the Tigers.
- Meanwhile, Detroit has begun scouting relievers.
- Torii Hunter wants to see the Halos pursue a big-time bat.
- Arizona designated Dontrelle Willis for assignment.
- The Rockies will wait until the end of the month to make deals.
- Halos skipper Mike Scioscia wants depth, not rental players.
- Carlos Delgado wants to get back to baseball within the month.
- Cardinals GM John Mozeliak wants to add personality to the team's clubhouse.
- GM Jon Daniels can opt out of his deal in Texas if the ownership changes.
- The Cardinals signed Mike MacDougal after having bullpen trouble recently.
- Chad Tracy hooked on with the Yankees.
- The Braves signed Willy Taveras.
- Barret Loux, the D'Backs first-round selection in this year's draft, failed his physical.
- Ben spoke with Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos, who is pleased with his recent free agent additions.
- Howard took a look back at Gary Sheffield and the 1994 Trade Deadline.
