More August Trade Candidates

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 5, 2009 at 1:39pm CST]

Nobody's been traded so far in August, but deals are sure to go through. ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick considers some trade candidates:

Doug Davis and Jon Garland
Heath Bell - An unlikely trade candidate, since he's sure to be claimed, but he could be dealt even if he's claimed (to the NL team with the worst record among all claiming teams).
Lyle Overbay - He makes $7MM next year, a deterrent for possible suitors.
Justin Duchscherer - Some health concerns remain, as he hasn't pitched in the majors this year.
Kevin Millar, Nomar Garciaparra and Jason Giambi - Veteran bats for the playoffs.
Jamey Carroll - Mark Teahen's another utility type, but he's less likely to be dealt than Carroll.
Carl Pavano - Just don't expect the Yankees to come calling.
Arthur Rhodes and David Weathers
Miguel Batista

Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times looks into Mariners trade candidates:

Russell Branyan won't clear waivers, but the Mariners could consider dealing six weeks of Branyan to the claiming team for a decent prospect.
Like Duchscherer, Erik Bedard has to prove he's healthy before anyone will commit to him.
Baker expects the Mariners to try to move Adrian Beltre. They won't want to offer him arbitration after the season and risk paying him $14MM or so next year, so now's their chance to get a return for Beltre. They would almost certainly have to pick up salary in the process.

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