With less than 2 weeks before the July 31st trade deadline, many teams are starting to look for a final piece of the puzzle for a playoff push. Here are some of the players that should be available...
VERY LIKELY:
George Sherrill RP BAL- Sherrill was traded to the Orioles in the now one-sided deal with the Mariners along with elite prospect Adam Jones. Jones has steadily improved throughout the season and Sherrill is near the top of the MLB in saves. The Orioles could trade Sherrill for more prospects to build for the future. With centerpieces already in place (Markakis and Jones), the Orioles could contend in a couple of years. Sherrill is arbitration-eligible after this season.
Possible suitors: Cubs, Red Sox, Yankees, Diamondbacks
A.J. Burnett SP TOR-
Brian Roberts 2B BAL- He's in the same boat as Sherrill, with no chance of playing for a winning team in Baltimore. He is a switch hitter an ideal lead-off man for a contending team. He could hit for average, steal bases, and a decent defender at second base. He has a limited no trade clause, so he could go to a select few teams.
Possible suitors: Twins, Mets, Dodgers
Posted on: July 5, 2008 12:06 am
Edited on: July 5, 2008 12:11 am
2008 MLB All-Star Game
This Time It Counts... one of the dumbest rules about a game... an exhibition game, no less. Ever since the infamous 7-7 tie in Milwaukee back in 2002, the MLB All-Star Game has decided home-field advantage in the World Series. As of late, the American League has dominated, going undefeated in it's last 11 games (10-0-1). The NL will try to stop the powerhouse American League, who has also dominated interleague play.
Here are my predictions for the 79th Midsummer Classic
*Note the predicted starting lineups are based on my predictions for the fan voting. In no way does this indicate my opinion on their merit of their starting status.
Also, players in bold may not play in the game because of injury. The "final voting" players are underlined. The "replacement" players are in italics.
AL All-Star Roster
C- Jason Varitek BOS
1B- Kevin Youkilis BOS
2B- Dustin Pedroia BOS
SS- Derek Jeter NYY
3B- Alex Rodriguez NYY
OF- Manny Ramirez BOS
OF- Josh Hamilton TEX
OF- Ichiro Suzuki SEA
DH- David Ortiz BOS
C- Joe Mauer MIN
C- Dioner Navarro TB
1B- Aubrey Huff BAL
1B- Justin Morneau MIN
2B- Ian Kinsler TEX
2B- Placido Polanco DET
SS- Michael Young TEX
3B- Evan Longoria TB
OF- Carlos Quentin CHW
OF- Jose Guillen KC
OF- Milton Bradley TEX
OF- Jacoby Ellsbury BOS
SP-
Here are my predictions for the 79th Midsummer Classic
*Note the predicted starting lineups are based on my predictions for the fan voting. In no way does this indicate my opinion on their merit of their starting status.
Also, players in bold may not play in the game because of injury. The "final voting" players are underlined. The "replacement" players are in italics.
AL All-Star Roster
C- Jason Varitek BOS
1B- Kevin Youkilis BOS
2B- Dustin Pedroia BOS
SS- Derek Jeter NYY
3B- Alex Rodriguez NYY
OF- Manny Ramirez BOS
OF- Josh Hamilton TEX
OF- Ichiro Suzuki SEA
DH- David Ortiz BOS
C- Joe Mauer MIN
C- Dioner Navarro TB
1B- Aubrey Huff BAL
1B- Justin Morneau MIN
2B- Ian Kinsler TEX
2B- Placido Polanco DET
SS- Michael Young TEX
3B- Evan Longoria TB
OF- Carlos Quentin CHW
OF- Jose Guillen KC
OF- Milton Bradley TEX
OF- Jacoby Ellsbury BOS
SP-