House and trade rumors

John Perrotto's notebook catches up with J.R. House.

Perrotto also has some trade dope:

Rumors and rumblings

The Pirates' chances of trading for Oakland outfielder Eric Brynes appear all but dead since the Athletics are holding out for left-handed reliever Mike Gonzalez. Oakland is said to have more interest in dealing for New York Mets outfielder Mike Cameron, a player the Pirates have also inquired about.

Word from Arizona is that the Chicago Cubs have at least some interest in possibly trading rookie outfielder Jason Dubois for Pirates closer Jose Mesa. However, that deal doesn't seem likely to happen.

We can't trade Coach Mesa! Torres and Gonzalez won't do their long-toss every day.