Just when you thought baseball’s rumor mill was about to shift into a higher gear, it stalled out.
There’s been plenty of speculation mixed in with a smattering of rumors, but much of it has revolved around the same names we’ve been focused on since Opening Day. With so many teams still trying to figure out if they’re contenders or pretenders, things may stay in that holding pattern for a few weeks.
That said, there’s enough out there for us to concoct a handful of trade ideas, including two that revolve around a pair of All-Star players who could be among the biggest names moved before the trade deadline arrives.
Keep in mind that these proposed deals are only ideas and pure speculation. Unless otherwise noted, there’s no indication that any of them have actually been discussed.