No more deals - for now ...

Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman said the volume of calls has increased considerably with Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline for nonwaiver trades approaching, but as of 6:30 on Monday: "I wouldn't characterize anything as "close" or even likely to happen.''

The Rays are making calls and fielding calls, with closer RHP Al Reyes a prime topic of conversation. Interest in Reyes could increase as the night goes on if, as rumored, closers Octavio Dotel (to the Braves) and Eric Gagne are traded.