MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Cole Hamels trade puts focus on David Price

The Stew's Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on July 31. If you missed any of Wednesday's action, we're here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits.

DONE DEAL: Cole Hamels is headed to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster eight-player deal. The Phillies will receive Matt Harrison and five prospects. [Jeff Passan]

DECISION MADE: The Tigers are "rebooting," and will try to trade anyone whose contract is expiring. That includes David Price and Yoenis Cespedes. [Detroit Free Press]

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RIGHT PRICE: Speaking of Price, with Cole Hamels off the board, the race for his services should only heat up even more. The Dodgers, Giants, Blue Jays and Yankees are all expected to be involved heading into Thursday. [CBSSports]

ALMOST DONE DEAL: The Dodgers, Marlins and Braves on the verge of a three-team that will send Mat Latos and Alex Wood to Los Angeles. [Jeff Passan]

NO DEAL:

Medical concerns over Carlos Gomez's hip halted a major deal with the Mets and Brewers [Tim Brown]

WAIT A SEC: Joe Maddon met with Starlin Castro and told him he would not be dealt. [Carrie Muskat]

UH OH: Drew Storen isn't exactly thrilled by the Nationals addition of Jonathan Papelbon. [The Stew]

STILL DEALIN': The Rangers remain open to the idea of trading starter Yovani Gallardo. He'll be a free agent after the season. [Jerry Crasnick]

GAINING STEAM: The Astros and Padres may be nearing a trade involving Tyson Ross or Andrew Cashner. [Houston Chronicle]

DONE DEAL: Joe Blanton was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates after being designated for assignment by Kansas City [Andy  McCullough]

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STAYING PUT: The list of teams interested in acquiring Aroldis Chapman is dwindling and it appears unlikely the Reds will move him before the deadline. [Jayson Stark]

INJURY ALERT: The Cardinals have lost Matt Holliday indefinitely with a quad injury. Will that put them in the hunt for a replacement? [Derrick Goold]

Follow all of Thursday's up-to-the-minute action in our Trade Deadline Tracker. 

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