Evening Rumors

-Jayson Stark reports that there's very little interest in Manny Ramirez and, the Dodgers are continuing their pursuit for a SS but were shot down by Toronto when they asked about Marco Scutaro.
-SI's Jon Heyman reports that the Phillies are in the lead in the Ramirez sweepstakes and that the Dodgers and Marlins have also inquired. It isn't yet known what Boston would want from the Phillies.
-Krysten Oliphant and Alyson Footer of MLB.com report that Ed Wade has told Miguel Tejada that he won't be traded. Footer also reports that the 'Stros are looking for a late inning reliever to compliment Doug Brocail. Who do they think they are?
-MLB.com's TR Sullivan reports that Hank Blalock is off the market as he was placed on the DL. The Marlins, Yankees, and Reds have interest in Gerald Laird.
-MLB.com's Ken Mandel says that the Phillies' talks for Ron Mahay are now not close and the team is focusing on Jack Taschner, John Grabow, and Jesse Carlson.
-MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that the Marlins are going after Laird, Ramon Hernandez, and Arthur Rhodes.
-MLB.com's Jordan Bastain says that C Gregg Zaun is unhappy in Toronto.
-The Twins will designate Adam Everett for assignment, meaning that he could be free to go to a team like the Dodgers or Orioles soon.
-The Seattle Times reports that the Brewers, Marlins, and Tigers have interest in Eddie Guardado.
-Newsday believes that the Mets are scouting George Sherrill.