The 2015 MLB trade deadline is just a few days away, which understandably has MLB trade chatter churning out at an all-time high. Huge likes like Scott Kazmir and Johnny Cueto have already changed hands and given some teams a much-needed boost, but plenty of stars could be on the move as teams try to make a last ditch effort to improve their World Series odds.
On top of that, losing teams are simply conducting fire sales, rendering many players that normally wouldn’t otherwise be shopped completely available. We’ll be tracking the latest MLB trade buzz as we get closer to the deadline, but let’s first go over the hottest updates for today:
Tigers in Buy Mode
David Price has been a hot name on the trade market due to speculation that the Detroit Tigers might be ready to mail in the 2015 season. Not so fast, says Jon Morosi, who suggests Detroit still like their balanced talent and for now is giving it a strong go at beefing up their roster and trying to make a run in the second half. Morosi does imply that the Tigers could quickly change their tune if they don’t far well against the Tampa Bay Rays this week, however.
Orioles, Padres Talk Upton
It’s been no secret that San Diego Padres star outfielder Justin Upton is available, while the Padres in general have made it known that just about everyone is available for the right price. Discussions have approached a serious level with the Baltimore Orioles regarding Upton, though. A potential deal could also include Andrew Cashner or Tyson Ross, although the Padres don’t seem overly excited about the idea of letting Ross go. Baltimore looks to stay in the race for the AL Wild Card (as well as the AL East), and landing a big bat and another useful arm could make that happen.
Suitor List For Hamels Grows
Who isn’t in the Cole Hamels sweepstakes at this point? Hamels was surely regarded as a strong arm to beef a rotation before this week, but a no hitter against the Chicago Cubs naturally has even more teams now excited to land the veteran ace. Reports suggest he’s done in Philly and it’s only a matter of time before his exit is complete. Too many teams are involved to know where he’s going just yet, though, while the Arizona Diamondbacks strangely are the latest team to be added to the list of interested clubs.
Victorino Sent to Angels
Trade rumors are flying left and right, but actual trade news is slow to creep out to start the week. Shane Victorino is the first casualty, though, as the Boston Red Sox have shipped him off to the L.A. Angels. Victorino is still a capable bat at times, but this isn’t a groundbreaking deal for either side.
