The Dodgers made a strong, aggressive push to acquire right-hander Joe Blanton from the A's on Monday, but fell short of completing a trade, according to major-league sources.
The talks could revive, sources said, but only if the Dodgers initiate another effort prior to the non-waiver deadline at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Such an attempt is unlikely; the Dodgers, after offering the A's three top minor leaguers
Dodgers, A's can't strike Blanton deal
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