Article: INTEREST SHOWN IN GARCIAPARRA DODGERS DISCUSS TRADE FOR SHORTSTOP WITH SOX

The Los Angeles Dodgers understand any shot they have at Nomar Garciaparra will hinge on whether the Red Sox can acquire Alex Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers for Manny Ramirez, but, nonetheless, they have had discussions with the Sox about a deal for the All-Star shortstop.

Sources close to both teams confirm that talks have centered on a package of players that would include Dodgers lefthander Odalis Perez, although one major league source said yesterday that it was his understanding the Red Sox would not keep Perez but use him in another deal.

The Sox also were awaiting word from free agent closer Keith Foulke, who must choose between returning to the Oakland A's or coming to Boston, ...

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