With baseball's second half having already started, it will be interesting to see what deals are made by teams to bolster themselves before the trade deadline on July 31.
I have heard rumors of the Mets getting another starting pitcher, and perhaps another hitter. My Braves, if they dont fall completely out of wild card contention after this upcoming trip, are in desperate need of bullpen help. The Yankees always need pitching.
Although the Mets GM has denied that such a deal is even in the talking stages, I have read rumors on both the Mets, and Braves, websites, which muse about the idea of Braves pitcher John Smoltz being traded to the Mets. New York could probably use another starting pitcher for the playoffs, but it would seem that unless the Mets could give Atlanta a major package of players, that the Braves just wont give away their best pitcher. Although Atlanta has had a poor season this year, and may well not make the playoffs, with Mike Hampton returning next year, and his capability of winning 15 games at least if healthy, the Braves would have a pretty solid big three in Smoltz, Hudson, and Hampton for next year. It wouldnt seem they would break that up, unless someone offered them an incredible deal for Smoltz, or maybe Hudson.
So, what do people think might happen over the next two weeks in terms of trades? Let's talk about it.
Mitch
I have heard rumors of the Mets getting another starting pitcher, and perhaps another hitter. My Braves, if they dont fall completely out of wild card contention after this upcoming trip, are in desperate need of bullpen help. The Yankees always need pitching.
Although the Mets GM has denied that such a deal is even in the talking stages, I have read rumors on both the Mets, and Braves, websites, which muse about the idea of Braves pitcher John Smoltz being traded to the Mets. New York could probably use another starting pitcher for the playoffs, but it would seem that unless the Mets could give Atlanta a major package of players, that the Braves just wont give away their best pitcher. Although Atlanta has had a poor season this year, and may well not make the playoffs, with Mike Hampton returning next year, and his capability of winning 15 games at least if healthy, the Braves would have a pretty solid big three in Smoltz, Hudson, and Hampton for next year. It wouldnt seem they would break that up, unless someone offered them an incredible deal for Smoltz, or maybe Hudson.
So, what do people think might happen over the next two weeks in terms of trades? Let's talk about it.
Mitch
The Braves will probably look to be buying as oppose to selling. That being said, Mets need a starting pitcher. The Yankees need starting pitching and Sheffield and Matsui to come back healthy. The Reds addressed their bullpen issues with their trade with Washington. The Cardinals need starting pitching. The Dodgers need 2 bats. The Padres need 2 bats. San Francisco needs Barriod to be 10 years younger. The Brewers need another starting pitcher ( I really like this Brewers team ). The Astros need anything that would help their offense. The White Sox need their starting pitchers to do what they did last year. Or they will need to get another starter. The Tigers might need a bat ( though this team is about as complete a team in baseball ). The A's need to help their offense with a couple of bats. 
Explain why Tampa would put Kazmir in a trade being that the guy is 23, lefthanded and you will NOT have to pay him anything over the next 3 years??? They wouldn't is the answer.
