Los Angeles Times Baseball sources said the Dodgers have come closest to getting Washington Nationals outfielder Alfonso Soriano. The Nationals dropped their asking price, but it is still too much for the Dodgers... The Dodgers also have had serious discussions with the Chicago Cubs about pitcher Greg Maddux. Los Angeles Times A potential deal for Baltimore slugger Miguel Tejada was on life support Sunday, moving the focus of the Angels' pursuit of an impact bat before today's trading deadline to Washington slugger Alfonso Soriano... The Angels have also had trade talks involving third basemen Aramis Ramirez of the Chicago Cubs and Chad Tracy of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles Daily News With a trade for Miguel Tejada now unlikely, the Angels are taking one last look at obtaining Alfonso Soriano from the Washington Nationals before today's 1 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline. South Florida Sun-Sentinel According to two National League sources, the Marlins have contacted the Nationals about acquiring the ballyhooed outfielder. It is believed the Marlins are willing to part with some upper level pitching prospects such as Yusmeiro Petit, Renyel Pinto and Jason Vargas to land the five-time All-Star and make a run at the wild card. Houston Chronicle The Astros still want to acquire Miguel Tejada, but they're not going to give up ace righthander Roy Oswalt to get the All-Star shortstop in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles... The Astros also have been trying to land left fielder/second baseman Alfonso Soriano from the Washington Nationals. Washington Post As the 4 p.m. Eastern time deadline approached, the ever-evolving list of suitors continued to include Houston, Minnesota and the Los Angeles Angels -- the last of which has long been considered the best fit... Among those latecomers were, of all teams, the Florida Marlins, the club with the lowest payroll in baseball, one that was 6 1/2 games out of the lead in the National League wild-card race. Washington Time Baseball sources said a number of teams still remained in the running for Soriano last night, including the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals. --

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