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trade deadline 2008
Countdown: Deadline passed
Ken Griffey Jr. brings 608 home runs to Chicago, while Manny Ramirez brings 510 homers to Los Angeles. (AP)
Pair of blockbuster deals cap very active trading season
The biggest salvos in this year's busy midsummer trading session were fired in the final hours of the final day, as two Hall of Fame-caliber players -- Ken Griffey Jr. and Manny Ramirez -- were traded just before the non-waiver Trade Deadline. Full story >
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Last-minute deal steals the show on Deadline day

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Notable Deals
July 31
Player to Dodgers
Player to Sox
Players to Pirates
The Deal: The Dodgers pulled arguably the biggest midseason deal in team history right at the Deadline, acquiring future Hall of Fame slugger Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox in a three-way deal that also saw Pittsburgh's Jason Bay head to Boston. The Pirates received two prospects from each team, including reliever Craig Hansen and third baseman Andy LaRoche.
More Coverage:  LA | BOS | PIT
July 31
Player to White Sox
Players to Reds
The Deal: The Junior Era in Cincinnati had its individual moments (see: 500th and 600th homers) but never really even approached the team success anyone hoped. Sent off in his walk year with his approval for a reliever and a Minor League infielder, Griffey goes to Chicago with his first trip to October since 1997 on his mind. GM Kenny Williams thought he had Griffey a few years ago, and now he finally reeled in the big bopper -- though that's not exactly an area of need for the White Sox. But if the crowded lineup creates enough power to propel them into October, it'll be worth it.
More Coverage:  CWS | CIN
on the block
Greg Maddux
Even though the non-waiver Deadline has passed, San Diego's Greg Maddux could end up a Dodger later in the summer via a waiver claim.
Jarrod Washburn
The subject of daily rumors linking him to the Yankees as the Deadline approached, the veteran southpaw could still be dealt.
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fantasy fallout
After every deal, MLB.com's fantasy crew breaks down how each move affects the fantasy scene. More >
BaseballChannel.TV
For coverage of trade deadline wheeling and dealing, tune to BaseballChannel.TV. More >