Hot Stove Report, July 26th

• Some breaking news this morning. The deal the Yankees made with the Pirates yesterday was originally announced as Jose Tabata, Ross Ohlendorf, Phil Coke, and George Kontos for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte. This information, however, was slightly false. Instead, the trade was Tabata, Ohlendorf, Dan McCutchen, and Jeff Karstens for Nady and Marte. This makes more sense for Pittsburgh, as McCutchen is a very solid pitching prospect.
  
• The Mets are still looking for a corner outfielder, and now that it looks like the Pirates won't be trading Jason Bay, their options are likely limited to Raul Ibanez and Casey Blake. However, the fact that the Mets are pursuing Blake might mean that the Mariners are asking for a price New York isn't willing to pay for Ibanez.
  
• The Yankees are still talking to the Mariners about Jarrod Washburn, but neither Kei Igawa or Melky Cabrera will be involved, contrary to earlier reports. Seattle has its eye on Brett Gardner, and it has also expressed interest in Justin Christian. The M's did ask the Yanks about top prospect Austin Jackson, but were immediately turned down. The fact that the Bronx Bombers dealt Tabata yesterday all but assures they won't be trading Jackson.
• Rumors are that the Dodgers are shopping Andy LaRoche, possibly in a deal for Huston Street.
  
• The Marlins offered the Rockies left-handed reliever Taylor Tankersley for Brian Fuentes, but Colorado came back and asked for top prospect Ryan Tucker. Florida, as one would expect, rejected that offer.