We’re getting close to the deadline.  Has your favorite team found that missing piece?  If they haven’t, don’t sweat it – there’s still time.  Here’s our running list of Saturday’s PRO Rumors:

– According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Chicago White Sox are looking for rotation depth. The White Sox traded Edwin Jackson earlier this week to the Cardinals, but Rosenthal says that they now are concerned they’re “too thin.”

– Troy Renck of the Denver Post speculates that the next Rockie that could be dealt is Ty Wigginton. He says that the Rockies have been pushing to move him.

– The Arizona Diamondbacks are still interested in upgrading their bullpen according to a source close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports. He adds that they have been scouting the Athletics relievers in recent days.

– According to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, it is unlikely that the Cincinnate Reds could land Astros’ outfielder Michael Bourn.

– According to Dan Hayes of the North County Times, the Padres are not close to completing a deal for Ryan Ludwick with the Indians.

– The Houston Astros are still receiving calls from the Braves, Reds, Nationals and Indians regarding Michael Bourn reports Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. He adds that the Astros might trade him now or probably next winter.

– In a Tweet by Buster Olney of ESPN, he says that the Cubs will not trade Carlos Pena.

– The Cleveland Indians appear to be on the verga of acquiring Ubaldo Jimenez, and according to Scott Miller of CBSSports.com, they could also be in position to acquire Ryan Ludwick later tonight or tomorrow.

– Twins scouts are watching the Nationals game tonight according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports. He adds that a possible trade with Denard Span and Drew Storen as possible centerpieces looks close.

– According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star, there are still teams calling the Royals about Jeff Francis, Bruce Chen and Kyle Davies. He adds that all of them are considered back up options.

– The Cleveland Indians are believed to be serious about Ubaldo Jimenez according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports. He adds that Indians prospect Drew Pomeranz was scratched from his start tonight

– According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, right handed pitcher Hiroki Kuroda will not waive his no-trade clause.

– A source close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports says that the Aizona Diamondbacks are still interested in right handed pitcher Jason Isringhausen.

– The Seattle Mariners are still hearing from other teams on Brandon League, but according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports it is unlikely that they trade him.

– According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in first baseman Derrek Lee. He adds that even though money is not a problem, prospect price is high

–Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports notes that the Red Sox, Reds and Indians are still in on Ubaldo Jimenez. The Yankees have not had any recent talks with the Rockies, but you can never count out GM Brian Cashman. Rockies say they won’t demand Banuelos, but that hasn’t changed much. Yankees still don’t wanna give up Montero, Nova or Betances.

–According to Scott Miller of CBS Sports, the Rangers appear to be falling out of the Kuroda derby which leaves only the Yankees and the Red Sox fighting for the pitcher.

– According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Orioles are close to trading left handed pitcher Koji Uehara to the Texas Rangers.

– Sources close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports say that the Pirates and the Oakland Athletics are talking. The Pirates need a bat and bullpen help and the A’s have both.

– According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Colorado Rockies will have a scout tonight at Yanke Stadium watching Ivan Nova.

–The Diamondbacks are looking to acquire RHP Jason Marquis from the Nationals Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports reports.

– Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that the price on Ubaldo Jimenez is down a bit.  The Yankees are interested, but are still not biting.

– Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets that the Yankees’ interest in Denard Span could be to flip him to the Nationals for Tyler Clippard. Clippard is a right handed relief pitcher who is very effective against left handed hitters. The Yankees have been looking for a lefty specialist style pitcher which Clippard could fill.

– The Braves are “more involved” on the Houston Astros Michael Bourn. (Source close to Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports)

– Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon expects his team to be the same after Sunday’s trade deadline.  “I do,” he said. “I really do.” (Marc Topkin, St. Petersburg Times)

– Right handed pitcher Hiroki Kuroda would be willing to waive his no-trade clause for “the right spot” reports Scott Laubert of the Boston Herald.

– The Astros efforts to move Michael Bourn are picking up steam, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports.

– The Washington Nationals are still trying to get Twins center fielder Denard Span, and according to Scott Miller of CBSSports, the Nationals are dangling Tyler Clippard to the Twins. Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post hears that the Twins want Roger Bernadina and a reliever for Span.

– The St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in serious talks about short stop Rafael Furcal reports Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com. Knobler adds that Furcal would have to waive his no-trade clause for a trade to happen.

– Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times believes that the Angels’ best chance for a trade will be to aim for a non-closing reliever. He says that Rafael Betancourt, Koji Uehara or Chad Qualls could be a fit for them.

– The San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers are still talking about Heath Bell reports Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. He says that if Bell doesn’t get traded it won’t be from lack of effort.

– The Marlins are getting inquiries for Leo Nunez, Omar Infante, Ricky Nolasco and Randy Choate, but Buster Olney of ESPN believes that Florida will hold onto them.

– The Texas Rangers are pushing hard for Carlos Quentin. (Bob Nightengale, USA Today)

– The Texas Rangers are pursuing the Chicago White Sox’s Matt Thornton.  The Sox want Derek Holland in return. (Sources close to Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports).  Rosenthal’s sources later add that the Rangers would only move Holland for Thornton if the Sox expanded the deal to include John Danks.

– The Oakland A’s and the Red Sox are talking about a Rich Harden – Josh Willingham deal, but it’s not clear if it’s going to happen. (Buster Olney, ESPN)

– The New York Yankees are leading the Hiroki Kuroda’s sweepstakes over the Boston Red Sox according to Jim Bowden of ESPN. He adds that there are 40/60 chances they make a deal.

– According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Red Sox’s interest in Hiroki Kuroda increased last night after Erik Bedard’s outing.

– The St. Louis Cardinals are still in play to land Padres closer Heath Bell reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports. He adds that the Rangers continue to “haggle” with the Padres over Bell’s price.

– The Indians continue to look for outfield help as they now appear to be the front-runners for Ryan Ludwick Jon Heyman of SI.com reports. He adds that the Braves and Reds appear focused on other outfielders.

– According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, the Indians, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Reds and Yankees are still in on Ubaldo Jimenez.

–The Brewers have been linked to Jamey Carroll and Rafael Furcal of the Dodgers as they look to improve help their infield depth. Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that the Brewers have moved away from them and are now looking for a utility player that can play the infield and outfield.

– The Los Angeles Angels and the Baltimore Orioles are working on a deal involving Koji Uehara. (Jim Bowden, ESPN)

– The Boston Red Sox and the Dodgers are in trade talks regarding Hiroki Kuroda. (Jim Bowden, ESPN)

– Jim Bowden of ESPN said that rumors involving Dioner Navarro going from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the San Francisco Giants have been denied.

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