MLBTR Polls

Matt Holliday and Jason Bay got the attention and, eventually, the money. But many unheralded signings have turned into great ones. Halfway through the 2010 season, it's time to take a look at how some hitters are doing and determine the answer to the following question:

Which one of the hitters signed last winter has had the biggest impact so far this year?

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Now that the July 31st trade deadline is less than a month away, we have a pretty good sense of which teams will be buyers and which ones will be sellers. But a team or two may surprise us within a few weeks. One streak can transform buyers into sellers and sellers into buyers, so tell us what you think:

Which of these teams is most likely to become a seller this summer?

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Every team is hesitant to trade their best young players, but if you want to acquire a Cliff Lee or David DeJesus, you’re going to have to give up some valuable prospects. Last year we saw several top prospects traded at the deadline, including Brett Wallace, Aaron Poreda, Nick Hagadone, and Zach Stewart, which brings us to today’s question…

Who will be the best prospect traded by the 2010 trade deadline?

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The Mets signed Michael Barrett yesterday, reminding us that teams can consider dozens of remaining free agents.  Today's poll:

Which free agents will play in the Majors in 2010?

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For today's poll, I've listed 27 position players.  The question:

Which of these 27 position players will be traded between now and the August 31st waiver trade deadline?

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As usual, relievers will be in high demand as the trade deadline approaches.  Certain potential sellers, like the Orioles, Brewers, and Diamondbacks, aren't shopping quality relievers.  The Padres and White Sox are trying to make the playoffs, not break up their bullpens.  With no clear relief ace hitting the market, we're left with this poll question:

Who is the best available reliever?

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While Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt will dominate the starting pitcher trade rumor circuit for the next month or so, most teams can't afford (both in terms of prospects and/or money) to add someone of that caliber to their staff. Instead, they'll look to smaller upgrades, similar to what the Tigers did with Jarrod Washburn last season. 

Which second tier starting pitcher is the most desirable trade target?

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The Red Sox have a patchwork outfield; the Twins could use a third baseman or a starter; the Angels could use a corner infielder. Those are just a few of the American League teams with areas of concern as the trade deadline approaches. And in the National League, the Dodgers could use a starter and the Rockies are down an infielder. Virtually every contender could improve by adding the right piece, but not all of them need to make a deal.

Which contender most needs to make a trade?

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