The July 31st trade deadline is right around the corner and it looks to be a very active couple of days. Teams like the Padres, Rangers, Reds, and White Sox are all contending—but need that extra piece of the puzzle to put them over the top.
The Yankees recent injury woes leave them searching for a top flight starter. After missing out on Cliff Lee they are targeting the next best thing in Houston’s Roy Oswalt. But the Yanks are only one of the many suitors going after Oswalt.
Corey Hart, Ty Wiggington, and Ted Lilly have been discussed by seemingly one-third of baseball. Should be a wild two weeks that will set the tone for the rest of regular play.