According to Tampa Bay Tribune, the Rays are trying to sign SS Julio Lugo to a long term contract rather than trading him. He is reportedly looking for a 5 year deal worth around $40 million. The Mets and Red Sox have also shown interest in Lugo. Scout.com has reported the Rays sent the Blue Jays two proposals for Lugo that were rejected. The first was the Rays receiving Dustin McGowan and Brandon League, and the second was McGowan and Shaun Marcum. A Blue Jays insider told scout.com that Ricciardi is not going to trade McGowan.