4:33 p.m. It’s official – TIOPS has learned Jason Bay to Boston; Manny to LA. Could be others involved. John Heyman of CNNSI first reported the deal.
4:25 p.m. Dodgers to acquire Bay? More to come. Looks like the Dodgers late inquiry might have payed off – From the 1:00 p.m. hour – 1:44 p.m. “Jayson Stark is confirming the Blue Jays have inquired about Bay with the Cardinals being unconfirmed. The Dodgers made a inquiry I’ve been told.”
3:58 p.m. There’s has been something brewing with the Red sox for the past hour. Rosenthal is reporting talks may be back on.
3:48 Despite reports from Carrol and Goldstein, a deal has not been struck. As I reported at the 2:00 p.m. hour, the Pirates were targeting Wade Davis or Jeremy Hellickson to be included into the deal. Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com is reporting Brignac may not be available.
3:28 p.m. Will Carrol and Kevin Goldstein are reporting the Pirates have acquired Shortstop Reid Brignac and right-hander Jeff Niemann. Brignac and Niemann were on the table prior to the Pirates breaking off talks with the Rays to pursue the Boston/Florida deal. Still no confirmation. Late word was the Pirates were still targeting Wade Davis or Jeremy Hellickson to be included into the deal
2:40 p.m. Rumors are still out there that the Sox/Pirates could have something brewing if the Red Sox are able to move Manny Ramirez separately. A three way deal between the Pirates – Dodgers and Red Sox could be brewing It’s getting late though. John Heyman of CNNSI reports the Dodgers are also in talks with the Red Sox about Manny Ramirez. Heyman speculates the Sox are seeking outfielder Matt Kemp. Heyman also speculates the Marlins deal isn’t believed to be dead
2:23 p.m. Indications are Pittsburgh had a very good return coming their way in the proposed three team trade.
2:16 p.m. Rays offer as of yesterday centered around Niemann/Brignac/Perez. With discussions heating up, things could get interesting. The Pirates are still targeting Wade Davis or Jeremy Hellickson to be included into the deal. The Rays reluctance to offer Davis or Hellickson yesterday was a reason the Pirates pursued the Florida/Boston deal.
2:13 p.m. Bay/Grabow being talked about to Tampa but Grabow to Tampa is up in the air at this moment. The Phillies also showing interest in Grabow.
2:11 p.m. Talks are back on with the Tampa Rays according to Jayson Stark.
2:05 p.m. Rosenthal speculates “the collapse of the talks will spur further discussions between the Pirates and Rays over a deal involving Pirates left fielder Jason Bay.”

1:44 p.m. Jayson Stark is confirming the Blue Jays have inquired about Bay with the Cardinals being unconfirmed. The Dodgers made a inquiry I’ve been told.