According to an executive with one of the three teams involved in the discussions, talks are now dead between the Pirates, Red Sox and Marlins.

The Marlins bolstered their bullpen hours before Thursday’s trade deadline, acquiring left-hander Arthur Rhodes from the Mariners for a minor-league pitcher, as reported by Yahoo.

The Red Sox, Marlins, and Pirates continue to talk seriously about a three-way trade involving Manny Ramirez, but a deal still is not assured of being completed, major-league sources say.

The Boston Red Sox are engaged in serious conversations to trade Manny Ramirez to the Florida Marlins, as well as other teams, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

The Phillies and Marlins are two of a few teams engaged in trade talks regarding embattled superstar Manny Ramirez, SI.

The Marlins are the most aggressive suitor for Rangers' catcher Gerald Laird, but the Brewershave added themselves to the list of interested clubs, which also includes the Reds and Yankees.

The Marlins have reportedly inquired about Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, according to The Detroit Free Press.

Marlins' pitcher Chris Volstad earned a victory in his first Major League appearance on Sunday against the Rockies, according to The Miami Herald.

The Marlins have called up top pitching prospect Chris Volstad, and he will be available to pitch out of the bullpen initially, according to MLB.

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