MLBTR Polls

As usual, many top draftees remain unsigned with ten days remaining before the deadline to sign picks. Last year, first overall pick Stephen Strasburg agreed to a deal with the Nationals just seconds before the deadline. This year, top picks Bryce Harper, Jameson Taillon and Manny Machado remain unsigned, but that's to be expected. 

Which first round picks will sign by the August 16th deadline? (Feel free to vote for multiple players)

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Carlos Delgado wants to make a comeback and he is drawing interest from MLB teams. The White Sox, Rockies, Mariners, Red Sox and Rays could all make sense under the right circumstances. Delgado is returning from a hip operation and isn't the same player who once hit 30 homers or more for ten consecutive years. Still, he has been a productive bat into his late 30s and could help a team that needs a left-handed slugger to DH, pinch hit and contribute at first base.

Which team will sign Carlos Delgado?

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Eight clubs are between 6.0 and 8.0 games out of a playoff spot. We have seen incredible hot streaks and collapses this past decade, as Rockies, Astros and Mets fans know well. We may see another late-season surge this year, so it's time to ask an important question.

Which teams will make a late-season surge? (Feel free to select multiple clubs)

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With the July 31st trade deadline behind us, it's time to take a look back at which clubs made the best moves this weekend. Was it a team like the Yankees or the Padres, who added multiple major league players to contribute to a postseason run? Or maybe it was a seller like the Astros or Diamondbacks, who moved big contracts and added promising young talent for the future.

Click here to vote for the deadline's biggest winner, and here to view the results.

This year's trade market features two very available front-line starters in Roy Oswalt and Dan Haren, and that's on top of the already traded Cliff Lee. The secondary market still offers some quality arms, including Ted Lilly, Jake Westbrook, and Brett Myers. Some will move and some won't.

Which starting pitchers will be traded by the 2010 trade deadline?

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The Phillies continue talking to clubs about Jayson Werth, who is enjoying a fine season in spite of a recent slump. The right fielder is hitting .283/.373/.505 and leads the National League in doubles. He has just $2.85MM remaining on his salary and should bring someone two top picks in the 2011 draft (he will likely be a Type A free agent after the season). Simply put, Werth is available and his numbers and salary intrigue teams.

What team will Jayson Werth be playing for on August 1st?

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GM Ruben Amaro Jr. hinted that the Phillies could trade for a starting pitcher earlier today, telling reporters that he has a plan for Saturday, when there's a hole in the team's rotation.

"We know exactly what we’re going to do," Amaro said. "I just choose not to tell you."

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com heard that the Phils are still looking for a "high-end" starter and that was before Jamie Moyer strained his left elbow tonight. So will the Phillies wait it out with J.A. Happ and others already in the organization? They have already committed $135MM to next year's payroll, but the third-place Phils consider themselves "buyers."

Will the Phillies trade for either Dan Haren or Roy Oswalt?

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Brandon Inge will miss at least a month with a broken bone in his hand, so the left side of the Tigers' infield is looking a lot different than it did on Opening Day. Back on April 5th, Inge suited up alongside Adam Everett. The Tigers have since released Everett and have expressed interest in other shortstops. Now that Inge is hurt, the Tigers could call up Scott Sizemore (.905 OPS in Triple A), hope for continued production from Ramon Santiago and move the versatile Carlos Guillen to third, but it wouldn't be surprising to see them express interest in infielders.

The Tigers could also use help in the rotation (they've inquired on Ted Lilly) and in the bullpen (they're interested in relievers).

What is the Tigers' biggest need?

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