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Week In Review: 7/4/10 - 7/10/10

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.

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