Perrotto’s Latest: Vazquez, Valverde, DeRosa, Pavano

In today's column over at Baseball Prospectus, John Perrotto says nobody has been better at making deadline deals in the previous two seasons than Theo Epstein. I might agree but would love to hear some counter arguments.

As usual, Perrotto has his share of rumors from around the league:

• The Braves need offense and are considering dealing Javier Vazquez to get it.
• Don't expect Jose Valverde to return to Houston next season. He plans to test free agency and will likely find a better paycheck elsewhere.
• The White Sox plan to re-sign Freddy Garcia to be their fifth starter.
• The Cardinals would like to re-sign Mark DeRosa before he reaches free agency at the end of the season.
• The Twins are planning an attempt to re-sign Carl Pavano, also a to-be free agent at season's end.
• If the Nationals can acquire a shortstop in the offseason they would like Cristian Guzman to move to second base.