Rosenthal's Latest: Hudson, Ordonez, Fielder, Howard

I don't see the yanks trading Cano, it'd be selling low. Despite the fact his numbers this year can be traced back to a rotten start, the fact remains his OPS has dropped 200 points over the last 2 years. He's worth more to the yanks rebuilding his potential.

You know, I keep hearing "So and so will trade **insert position player** for pitching this year." What I haven't heard is who's actually shopping their pitching? Is there any really names out there that's worth the quality of a Prince Fielder or a Ryan Howard?

Matt Cain's mantra might as well be 'not available.' The only pitching that I can think of who available doesn't really measure up to the above mentioned. Jonathan Sanchez? Duke? Jake Peavy and Roy Halladay would definitely be worth them, but come on; do you really see those two changing teams?

The A's have enough pitching without Duke. I can easily see him get traded especially if it brings someone like Fielder in return.

Duke is turning 31 this year and while that isn't that old, I don't see Duke in Oakland's long term plans.

The A's also have a low payroll right now so he might be able to be signed long term.

How about Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks to the Yankees for Phil Hughes and Robinson Cano??

"How about Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks to the Yankees for Phil Hughes and Robinson Cano??"

I am a Yankee fan, and I even laugh at that proposal

"Im sure Twins, Rays and Marlins will be willing to trade SP. Guys like Blackburn, Baker, Perkins, Sonnanstine, Jackson, Olsen could be available"

viktor06, that's a very good point you brought up. I think we might see the Twins include one of those names in a deal for someone like Garret Atkins this offseason. If not, I still completely agree with you. All those names you brought up have good trade value and could be moved by their teams in order to fill other gaps.

To respond to green and gold's comment, I understand what you are saying with the A's pitching depth, but remember that a team can never have too many pitchers. I'm not saying the A's won't be looking to move some of the guys but I'm sure they won't complain about having too many pitching options. That's a nice problem to have.

ilulic- I could see a possible DeJesus deal.

A team can never have too many pitchers, but the A's need offense, and sometimes getting rid of 1-2 pitchers for offense might not be a bad idea(as long as Anderson and Cahill stay put). Although, Howard + Cust in the same lineup would catapult the A's to the league lead in strikeouts.