7/30 22:42: Dodger and Pirates are still apart on money and players, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.

7/30 19:12: Ken Rosenthal says the Pirates and Dodgers believe a deal for Maholm is a genuine possibility. He notes that a deal is not close.

7/30 15:27: Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com says various reports have the Mets being interested in acquiring Maholm, but no deal is imminent.

7/30 14:25: Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweets, “#Pirates seeking ML-ready starting pitcher for Maholm, per team source.”

7/30 14:15: Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweets, “#Pirates, #Padres NOT close to Maholm deal, per high-ranking team source. S.D. ‘Just fishing.’”

7/30 14:05: Scott Miller of CBSSports says, “Sources say #Pirates aren’t simply dumping salary if deal Maholm or others, want major league or high-level prospect ready for majors back.”

7/30 13:47: Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweets, “Hearing #Dodgers, #Padres not only teams in on #Pirates LHP Paul Maholm at moment.

7/30 13:34: Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports tweets, “Padres look close on Maholm.”

7/30 13:02: Buster Olney of ESPN tweets, “Heard this: The Padres are making progress on a Paul Maholm deal.”OK

7/30 12:39: According to multiple sources close to Jon Morosi of FOXSports, the San Diego Padres talking with the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding Paul Maholm.

Earlier today, Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington said the team would be willing to trade a starting pitcher if the price is right. At the time Huntington did not identify any starters, but he made reference to players that will soon be free agents. The only players that fit that profile are Paul Maholm and Zach Duke.

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Dodgers were believed to be interested in Maholm. The Dodgers have been looking for starting and relief pitching. GM Ned Colletti recently told Jim Bowden of Inside Pitch and FOXSports that he has the flexibility for a “major” transaction.

Maholm, 28, is making $4.5 million and his salary will increase to $5.75 million in 2011. There is a club option for 2012 worth $9.75 million, otherwise he can be bought out for $750,000.