"Nothing is official, but there are growing indications the proposed Manny Ramirez trade to the Marlins could be dead.

Various news outlets are reporting that talks have cooled among the three teams involved in the mega-deal -- the Marlins, Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates -- as the 4 p.m. trade deadline nears.

The deal would have the Marlins giving up outfielder Jeremy Hermida and prospects to land Ramirez from the Red Sox and enough cash ($6.7 million) to pay the remainder of this season's salary.

One snag in the deal could involve Pirates outfielder Jason Bay, who would have gone to the Red Sox to plug the hole created by Ramirez's departure."