Williams Street-talkin' A's

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Kenny likely to stand pat on deadline day
Published 7/31/2008 by Jim at Sox Machine: Chicago White Sox blog
... : I obviously don't know how serious the Rangers' inquiry was, but here's how I wish the conversation went down in a hastily designed manner: [image] Alas, Nick Magic and his levitating WHIP are still with us. Joe Cowley said Williams was trying to work out a three- or four-way trade to acquire Huston Street from the Oakland A's, but that deal appears unlikely to materialize. ******************** Minor league roundup:

White Sox Targeting Street
Published 7/31/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are targeting reliever Huston Street in trade talks.  However, they might not have the prospects to pull it off.  GM Kenny Williams may have to include a third or even fourth team to find a group of players Billy Beane likes. ...

White Sox Active; Trying to Pursue Street
Published 7/31/2008 by Mr. Fleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... According to the Sun Times, White Sox GM Kenny Williams is trying to get other teams involved in a multi-team deal so his White Sox can add current A’s closer Huston Street to their bullpen. Talks between Williams and Billy Beane broke down in one-on-one talks due to a lack of depth in the Chicago system. You’d have to figure Beane was able to pluck the players he truly wanted in the Nick Swisher deal over the winter, anyways. ...

Deadline Deal Rumors
Published 7/31/2008 by Mantlemurcer (noreply@blogger.com) at My Pinstripes
... reports that Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. is deciding whether or not to waive his no trade clause to accept a trade to the White Sox. No details on the trade itself. The White Sox are reportedly interested in relievers David Weathers and Jeremy Affeldt as well. The Chicago Sun-Times also reports the White Sox are interested in acquiring A's closer Huston Street to serve in a set up role to closer Bobby Jenks. ...

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors & Live Thread - Manny Ramirez Watch
Published 7/31/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... Huston Street - We still don't know what the White Sox offered to Griffey Jr., but we know they are talking to the A's about Street. I believe he heads down to Los Angeles and joins Joe Torre's gang. ...

Rumor Mill Roundup: July 31
Published 7/31/2008 at FanHouse
... for a few weeks now, and there are indications from the Windy City that he'll make a final push to acquire him before the 4PM ET deadline. Eamonn Brennan has already covered the ...