Ten biggest deadline non-deals

Shannon Stewart, OF, Blue Jays	Rockies, Twins, Indians
Reports had Jays GM Gord Ash paranoid that the Rockies would turn around and trade Stewart to the Mariners, with whom Ash blamed for a breakdown in talks for a Stewart deal to Seattle last week. Then Ash wanted Colorado to take washed-up Joey Hamilton. By mid-afternoon, the Rockies had dealt Astacio and the Indians acquired CF Milton Bradley, leaving only the Twins among likely destinations. Toronto wanted more than one top prospect for Stewart. Minnesota, meanwhile, wasn't going to let the time frame budge them into overpaying for Matt Lawton's replacement in the lineup.
Juan Encarnacion, OF, Tigers	Mariners
The Tigers and Mariners seemed so close to a deal. Detroit originally wanted left-hander John Halama, and Seattle eventually relented. Then the Tigers acquired left-hander Mark Redman from Minnesota, so they wanted top pitching prospect Joel Pineiro. The M's wouldn't go that far, choosing instead to offer Halama and Triple-A hurler Dennis Stark but not Triple-A shortstop Ramon Vazquez, whose .324 average ranks seventh in the Pacific Coast League. For that, the Tigers are left in need of pitchers, and the M's are left with Al Martin and Mark McLemore in left field.
Pokey Reese, 2B/SS, Reds	Rockies, Cardinals, Blue Jays
The feud between Reese and Reds GM Jim Bowden has grown bitter, but not contentious enough to make Bowden unload Reese for Edgar Renteria or Alex Gonzalez, two low-hitting shortstops locked into big contracts. Cincinnati doesn't have the budget for that, and until Barry Larkin decides to change positions they don't have a spot open, either. Reese's big payday comes in arbitration at year's end, but he's hitting his way into a smaller deal with every game.
Dmitri Young, OF, Reds	Twins, Tigers, Padres
Matt Lawton's trade out of Minnesota opened up a need for the Twins to get an outfielder, and Young was believed to be it going into Tuesday. That didn't happen because the Twins weren't willing to deal top youngsters Adam Johnson, Michael Cuddyer or Michael Restovich. Bowden also reportedly offered Young and a prospect to San Diego for Phil Nevin. Young's weight makes more of an impact than his stats this season. Since he can play outfield and first base, Bowden can hold onto him in case Sean Casey's contract talks turn sour in the offseason.
Roger Cedeno, OF, Tigers	Mets, Mariners
Cedeno's a free agent at season's end, but the Tigers still think they can re-sign the AL stolen base leader despite his rejection of a 3-year, $13.5 million offer. The Mariners reportedly stepped in with an offer but the Tigers weren't biting.
Glendon Rusch, LHP, Mets	Astros, Pirates, Blue Jays
One day Rusch was reportedly on the trading block, the next day he was off. Mets GM Steve Phillips wanted to be overwhelmed by an offer for his young southpaw, and no matter how many negotiating tactics he tried, he wasn't getting it. A Rusch for Daryle Ward trade never seemed to progress.
Daryle Ward, OF, Astros	Mets, Pirates, Rockies
He has no starting role in Houston's crowded outfield, yet Astros GM Gerry Hunsicker wanted a deal for him like he was a cleanup hitter. The Astros wouldn't deal Ward for Jason Schmidt, so the Pirates turned around and got one of the Giants' top pitching prospects plus a starting right fielder. Moises Alou's future in Houston, or lack thereof, might have played a role as well.
Greg Vaughn, OF, Devil Rays	None
The Devil Rays were begging anybody to take his contract off their hands, offering to take a lopsided Fred McGriff-type trade and pay part of Vaughn's remaining contract. But even at half of his salary, this All-Star remained a slow 36-year-old hitter whose bat and legs aren't getting any faster and who won't play the outfield for much longer. He should pass through waivers easily if anyone wants him.
Ray Lankford, OF, Cards	Padres
The Cardinals finally talked the Padres into taking their slow-swinging slugger Thursday, sending him and $2.8 million to San Diego for Woody Williams. They should've had to send the $2.8 million through waivers and see if that cleared.
Woody Williams, RHP, Padres	Cardinals
Most of the teams that were interested in Williams were more interested in his former teammate, Sterling Hitchcock. When Hitchcock went to the Yankees, most of the other teams didn't stay on the line to make a similar offer for Williams. They settled Thursday on St. Louis and Ray Lankford in return for Williams, who has a guaranteed $7.25 million coming next season.