Deadline Dealing

The Trade Deadline is less than a month away and every contender has a hole or two to fill. We'll take a look at each division leader and see what they should do to keep that lead intact.

Angels: Lackluster offense, great pitching, and bundles of prospects. What else do you do with that? You trade for a big bat. In this case, the Angels are probably looking for a big left handed bat to fill the hole at DH.

Possible Targets: Adam Dunn (Cin - OF), Mark Teixeira (Atl - 1B), C.C. Sabathia (Cle - SP).

White Sox: Ever since Guillen went off on this team, they've been clicking on all cylinders and they really don't look like they have many holes. Look for them to stand pat at the trade deadline.

Possible Targets: None

Rays: For the first time in their history, the Rays can consider themselves buyers at the trade deadline. They have a hole to fill in the OF slot to go along with Crawford and Upton. They might also want to look for a solid veteran pitcher to put at the back end of the rotation:

Possible Targets: Xavier Nady (Pit - OF), Jason Bay (Pit - OF), Randy Wolf (SD - SP).

Diamondbacks: They'll mainly be looking to shore up the end of the rotation, so a solid #4-5 starter would work here.

Possible Target: Bronson Arroyo (Cin - SP)
Free Agency: Shawn Chacon (SP)

Cubs: Everyone has probably heard it, they want a starting pitcher. A top of the rotation pitcher is what many believe will put this team over the top.

Possible Targets: C.C. Sabathia (Cle - SP), Rich Harden (Oak - SP), Erik Bedard (Sea - SP), Xavier Nady (Pit - OF).

Phillies: Exact opposite of the Angels. Great hitting, they just take their time getting the opponent out, so a mid to top of the rotation pitcher seems like a great fit here.

Possible Targets: Erik Bedard (Sea - SP), Zack Greinke (KC - SP), Rich Harden (Oak - SP).

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