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Heyman's Latest: Bay, Rivera, Chacon: MLB Rumors
Fresh Jason Bay rumors: the D'Backs and Cardinals are in pursuit. The Mets and Rays have kicked the tires as well. Heyman believes the Pirates want Emilio Bonifacio from the D'Backs, and maybe Colby Rasmus from the Cards. At any rate, the price will be steep with Bay signed for '09. Juan Rivera is a "surprise target" of the Mets, though they've had interest in him since March . Rivera will be ...
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Cards in on Jason Bay?
Cardinals Diaspora — ... Major League Baseball’s AAAA affiliate, the Pittsburgh Pirates, are fielding inquiries for OF Jason Bay, and the Cardinals and Diamondbacks lead the way at the moment according to SI.com’s Jon Heyman (hat tip to the indispensable MLB Trade Rumors). ...

Cards Blank Bucs
Redbird Rants | A St. Louis Cardinals Blog — ... , both the Cardinals and Diamondbacks are looking at Pittsburgh outfielder Jason Bay. Apparently, top prospect Colby Rasmus is the target for the Pirates.  Hat tip to Tim Dierkes from MLB Trade Rumors.  I think Rasmus for Bay would be an asinine move, but luckily, I’m sure John Mozeliak does too.  ...

Let’s Make a Deal
Nationalsportsreview.com Blogs — ... This is the most intriguing rumor, but there are problems. One, the Pirates should be reluctant to trade Bay within the division - teams normally have a problem with that. This is Pittsburgh, though… ...

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