Morning roundup: Diamondbacks looking for ace pitcher

With the trade deadline a few hours away, the Diamondbacks are looking to acquire an ace pitcher.

• The Diamondbacks may have discussed a deal involving Cliff Lee and Justin Upton, according to FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal. Felix Hernandez could also be on the D-Backs’ radar. It’s unclear whether either player is available, however. The Mariners' front office has been adamant about keeping Hernandez, and Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick recently said there was a good chance Upton will remain with the team through the deadline. CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman checked with Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik, who said he hasn’t changed his mind about trading Hernandez. 

• The Phillies' willingness to trade Lee, and the Red Sox's willingness to deal Josh Beckett shows how much each team wants to restructure their finances, according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman. Sherman also noted the Yankees are unlikely to make a big move.

• After dealing for Travis Snider last night, the Pirates will focus on their bullpen and bench, Heyman tweeted. The team wants to keep pitching prospects Jameson Taillon and Gerrit Cole, so they aren’t going to be in on any major players.

• The Phillies are looking for a reliever and something else for outfielder Shane Victorino, according to Heyman. The Dodgers remain a strong possibility for Victorino, but the Reds also have shown interest, according to CBSSports.com’s Danny Knobler. 

• The Orioles and Phillies are talking about Joe Blanton,  Heyman reported.

• The Cubs are going to try really hard to move Matt Garza before the deadline, according to Knobler. 

• For more coverage of last night’s deals, check out the Eye On Baseball blog.