1.   The Cubs traded infielder Manny Alexander to Boston for outfielder Damon Buford, and Baylor said the next step is to find an infielder.

2.   The New York Yankees traded veteran infielder Mariano Duncan to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league outfielder Angel Ramirez.

3.   The Yankees yesterday traded disgruntled infielder Mariano Duncan to the Toronto Blue Jays for a minor leaguer.

4.   The Cincinnati Reds traded infielder Chris Stynes to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday for outfielder Michael Coleman and infielder Donnie Sadler.

5.   The Colorado Rockies traded infielder Juan Sosa to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday for third baseman Ryan Owens.

6.   The Chicago Cubs traded infielder Jose Nieves to the Anaheim Angels on Sunday for reliever Mike Fyhrie and a player to be named.