Shanahan really looked as if he had lost it when he started pursuing players that even Cleveland did not want.

Cashman said he would continue to monitor the trade market, but is unlikely to pursue specific players.

Not all clubs are pursuing players who were last heard from several seasons ago.

"It's not going to stop me from talking to Scott or trying to pursue players," Phillips said.

Minaya, like other general managers, is fond of pursuing former players.

The decision to scout or pursue other players is left to the "Director Deportivo".

As a high-payroll team, the Mets always consider pursuing expensive, productive players.

Even as a teenager he stamped his authority on games, pursuing players until they made mistakes and bullying those around him into raising their game.

They can begin to negotiate with their own free agents immediately but must wait until July 1 to pursue other players.

The Knicks pursued players who fit some of those descriptions before last week's trading deadline.