Earlier in the week, it seemed a little long shot that Dan Haren Diamondbacks ACE will be processed. But according to a report from the Arizona Republic, it is now more likely that trade will fall.

Chief of the team Derrick Hall about the possibility of negotiating Haren:

“It would need to be, in our opinion, an A-plus deal. Ideally, what we would ask for is major-league ready pitching, be it starters and/or bullpen, and prospects. If we can get back three or four pieces that bring value now and also are controllable for a number of years, then we’d have to consider.”

With that in mind, here are today’s Dan Haren rumors, with more to come:

* In a piece for FOXSportsArizona.com, Jack Magruder notes that the Yankees aren’t one of the teams that require Haren’s approval. Magruder also suggests a trade with the Yanks could involve New York taking on other players that the D’Backs would like to move, such as Aaron Heilman, Chad Qualls, or Chris Snyder.
* D’Backs’ CEO Derrick Hall tells Piecoro (Twitter link) that there’s no clear front-runner for Haren and reiterates “nothing [is] imminent.” However, most reports still indicate that the Yanks are the favorite. AOL FanHouse’s Frankie Piliere (via Twitter) and Morosi both hear that Ivan Nova could be a key piece in a Haren trade with New York.
* Expanding on his earlier tweet, Price hears that nothing is imminent between the Yankees and Arizona, but that the D’Backs “seem determined” to move Haren before his next start on Tuesday.
* According to Rosenthal, the Yankees appear to be the front-runners for Haren now, with the D’Backs telling clubs that they’re in “advanced negotiations” with one team. Ed Price of AOL FanHouse adds (via Twitter) that the Cardinals may be out of the Haren sweepstakes.
* The Yankees are actively talking to the D’Backs about Haren, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com. If the Yanks can acquire Haren for prospects, Stark says they are poised to accelerate talks.
* The Cardinals aim to add an innings-eater this summer, though not necessarily an ace, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
* The Tigers and Twins, who both have interest in Haren, are on his no-trade list, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Haren would also have to approve a trade to the Rays or Reds. Bob Nightengale of USA Today first reported that the Twins were on Haren’s list.
* The D’Backs have told rival teams that they are intent on moving Haren before the deadline, according to Olney (via Twitter).
* MLB executives tell ESPN.com’s Buster Olney that the D’Backs seem much more willing to deal Haren these days. Some talent evaluators believe the Tigers would have a tough time building an offer for Haren without including pitching prospect Jacob Turner.
* A D’Backs source tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that expectations have shifted and it seems more likely that the D’Backs will trade Haren.

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