Mon 7/9/12 10:32 AM

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo lists the Pirates among the teams interested in acquiring Carlos Quentin. The Pirates have also had preliminary discussions regarding Justin Upton. According to the Pittsburgh-Tribune Review, Brad Lincoln could be part of any potential deal. Quentin has a .970 OPS with seven home runs in 30 games this season and is likely to attract heavy interest leading up the the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.