A look at the major players on Deadline Day
It’s Deadline Day in the major leagues.
Here are several teams to watch between now and 4 p.m. ET.
Yankees: At last check, they had yet to upgrade their starting rotation. Ubaldo Jimenez is one physical exam from becoming a Cleveland Indian, and Hiroki Kuroda isn’t going anywhere. Do you really think the Yankees are going to sit this one out?
Braves: Carlos Beltran and Hunter Pence landed elsewhere, and the Braves still need a center fielder. Will they swing a deal for B.J. Upton, Michael Bourn, Coco Crisp – or someone else?
Rangers: Yes, they swung a deal for Koji Uehara. But what about Heath Bell?
White Sox: Kenny Williams is downplaying the chances for a major trade … which only heightens the intrigue. Despite hints at a possible shakeup, the White Sox are 5-2 in their last seven games. After moving Edwin Jackson, they’re interested in adding rotation depth at a low cost – a Bruce Chen type, perhaps.
Red Sox: Much like their rivals in the Bronx, the Red Sox haven’t made a significant pitching upgrade. And Theo Epstein is the type of general manager who won’t be afraid to make a big move right at the deadline.
Twins and Nationals: We’re all waiting on the Denard Span for Drew Storen trade.
Padres: They have a lot of bullpen inventory ready to move, not to mention outfielder Ryan Ludwick and starter Aaron Harang. The sale should start any minute now.
Check back with FOXSports.com and on Twitter (@Ken_Rosenthal and @jonmorosi) for updates throughout the day.
— Jon Paul Morosi


