"The Yankees and Red Sox made calls to the Rockies on Tuesday about the availability of their ace pitcher, Ubaldo Jimenez, and information has surfaced as to the price the Rockies are asking.

Even though the Major Leagues' two highest-profile franchises are making calls, it appears things are further along with the Reds. Word in the industry is the Rockies require starting pitchers Travis Wood and Homer Bailey, plus one of two young stars -- flame-throwing left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman or top catching prospect Devin Mesoraco, currently at Triple-A Louisville.

Another name that has come up in talks between the teams is prized first base-outfield prospect Yonder Alonso, but the Reds called him up from Louisville on Tuesday after trading Jonny Gomes to the Nationals for two prospects, left-handed pitcher Chris Manno and outfielder-first baseman Bill Rhinehart.

The New York Post and ESPN have reported that the Blue Jays have expressed interest.

According to a Major League Baseball source, the Rockies are not going to come down on their asking price, no matter which team makes the offer. They're basically waiting on a team to blink, which means talks could continue all the way to the Sunday 2 p.m. MT non-waiver Trade Deadline."