The goal in any trade, in any sport, is for both teams to walk away happy.

And with the August 1 non-waiver trade deadline looming, it’s our aim to craft several such deals.

While we typically hit on trade ideas and scenarios every Tuesday, the rumor mill has picked up significant speed. So consider this a special edition of our weekly trade ideas, with more to come in the days ahead.

As usual, these proposed scenarios are pure speculation. Unless otherwise noted, there’s no indication any of them have been discussed.

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