Trade Rumors

Regarding Reggie Sanders…this comes from Newsday: “Sanders, 38, is the most likely fit for the Yankees, with the Royals dropping their price after Dayton Moore took over as GM. But negotiations between the Yankees and Royals have been on hold since he strained his right groin in batting practice Monday.”

Regarding Elmer Dessens and Jeremy Affeldt…this comes from the DenverPost.com: “The Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox have interest [in first baseman Ryan Shealy] and the type of bullpen reinforcements the Rockies are after …The Royals have discussed relievers Elmer Dessens and Jeremy Affeldt with the Rockies” According to MLBTradeRumors.com: “The Royals would prefer to unload shortstop Angel Berroa and just one reliever to get first baseman Ryan Shealy.”

Regarding Mark Redman…this comes from MLBTradeRumors.com: “A source tells me that the Red Sox have placed a call with Kansas City to assess their demands for 32 year-old All-Star southpaw Mark Redman.”

This comes from the CBS Sportsline.com website: “It is believed the Royals are going to be big sellers before the trade deadline by moving veterans Reggie Sanders, Matt Stairs, Mark Grudzielanek and possibly Mark Redman, says the Boston Globe.”