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Pittsburgh Pirates
Status: Buyers (now that just looks weird, no?).
Needs: Big bat--likely corner infielder or right fielder--
       setup reliever, shortstop.
Notes: The best news for Pirates fans is the increased attendance will help the
budget and that the Pirates are looking to buy -- and they'll even trade
prospects to help the present cause. That's quite the change, but a good one.

Hunter Pence is the hot name here, but there are conflicting reports about
whether he's available (see Astros below).

Josh Willingham and Conor Jackson have been connected to the Pirates.
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN adds Ryan Ludwick to that list, and ESPN's Buster
Olney throws in David DeJesus. Remember, the Pirates don't really need a
right fielder, but acquiring one would allow them to move Garrett Jones
to first base and take Lyle Overbay's spot.

Could Carlos Beltran be a fit? It's been reported he's a possibility. At first
, the Pirates are reportedly not interested in Carlos Pena (Fox Sports).They
haven't really been rumored to be in on other first basemen, either, so it
would appear they prefer to move Jones from right.
Some relief pitching names in the mix:
Koji Uehara, Rafael Betancourt, Grant Balfour, Jason Frasor and
Jon Rauch (via John Perratto). Olney reports the bullpen is the main focus.
Finally, as if to rain on the parade, Olney reports that the Pirates are
actually being pretty careful and don't want to cough up "major assets."
So if everything is true, it sounds as if we'll see the Pirates add a lesser
bat and some middle relief, but not make a huge splash.

Milwaukee Brewers
Status: All in.

Needs: Shortstop, third base and outfield depth.

Notes: The most likely outcome this coming offseason is Prince Fielder signing
elsewhere, so the Brewers are pushing all their chips into the pot for a run
at the 2011 World Series. The farm system has very few trading chips, but the
Brewers will still do pretty much anything they can to get better for the
short term.
Yuniesky Betancourt and Casey McGehee definitely show as weaknesses for this
season, so the Brewers are looking for upgrades. They were looking at
Wilson Betemit, but the Tigers snatched him up. Jamey Carroll could be a fit,
and the Brewers have asked about him (Olney via Twitter). The Brewers have
had "internal discussions" about Clint Barmes (Crasnick via Twitter). Also, it
appears the Brewers will seek outfield help now that Carlos Gomez is injured
(Tom Haudricourt), but no names have surfaced -- and they most certainly don't
have the resources to get Beltran.

St. Louis Cardinals
Status: Buyers.

Needs: Pitching, possibly middle infield.

Notes: Colby Rasmus' name won't go away in terms of trade speculation, but
the Cardinals continue to insist the young center fielder isn't going anywhere
(Olney via Twitter). If the Rays worked up some creative proposal sending
B.J. Upton and James Shields to the Cardinals for a package that included
Rasmus and some prospects, however, that tune could always change. For now,
though, we'll set that aside and concentrate on more realistic scenarios.
The Cardinals are reportedly aggressive in trying to get a starting pitcher,
with names like Chris Capuano and Jeff Francis being in the mix. Those names
aren't really sexy, and that's likely because the Cardinals' budget is tight
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch). Some reports make it seem as if the Cards are
desperate for a right-handed reliever (Olney). How about former closer
Jason Isringhausen, who said he feels as if there's "unfinished business"
for him in St. Louis (Post-Dispatch)? Also, the Cards have reportedly shown
interest in Blue Jays relievers -- such as Jon Rauch and Jason Frasor.

Cincinnati Reds
Status: Buyers.

Needs: Starting pitching, middle relievers, possibly shortstop or left field.

Notes: The Reds have been connected to the Rockies in the Ubaldo Jimenez rumors
, but Jeremy Guthrie is much more likely, per Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com.
The interesting new name is James Shields, as the Rays are reportedly at least
considering moving the All-Star starter who outdueled CC Sabathia last night.
Hiroki Kuroda and Francisco Liriano could also surface, but those are long
shots. Something to watch: Catcher Ramon Hernandez is having a good season
and is a free agent after the season. Devin Mesoraco could be ready to step
in, making Hernandez someone the Reds could part with, and several contending
teams could use a rental catcher. The prospect-rich Reds could certainly make
a huge splash if they wanted to -- and they're definitely buying (MLB.com) --
but the inability to add tons of salary might prevent a blockbuster.

Chicago Cubs
Status: Sellers, kind of.

Players available: Not nearly enough.

Notes: General manager Jim Hendry is insistent that the Cubs can be
competitive next season, so he's holding on tightly to far too many players.
You want left-handed reliever Sean Marshall or utilityman Jeff Baker? Nope.
Can't have them. Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza are also reportedly unavailable,
per Peter Gammons of MLB Network. Aramis Ramirez has publicly stated on several
occasions he wants to remain with the Cubs and won't waive his no-trade clause
for anyone. Meanwhile, Alfonso Soriano said he'd waive his, but he has an
albatross of a contract. Still, the Cubs are reportedly willing to eat a large
chunk of his remaining salary just to move him (ESPN Chicago) -- the only
question is if he's attractive enough to anyone to add. An American League
team could make him a DH and just hope he gets hot, as he's been known to do
for stretches. Marlon Byrd and John Grabow do appear to be available, and the
Indians have reportedly shown interest in Kosuke Fukudome. Still, the most
interesting storyline with the Cubs appears to be Hendry holding on to so many
players so tightly. Shouldn't Starlin Castro be the only truly untouchable
player?

Houston Astros
Status: Sellers

Players available: Wandy Rodriguez, Brett Myers ... Hunter Pence?

Notes: There have been conflicting reports on Pence's availability for the
past week or so. Every time someone says the Astros are shopping Pence, another
reporter has a source say they really aren't. Jon Heyman of SI.com reported
Friday that the Astros were asking for so much for Pence that opposing general
managers weren't sure he was being seriously shopped. Heyman did note the
Astros are working much harder to move Rodriguez and Myers, even willing to
absorb salary in order to trade either. Gammons reported the Astros want as
much for Rodriguez as the Rockies do for Ubaldo Jimenez, which doesn't seem
realistic. As for Michael Bourn, he doesn't seem available. One reporter noted
the only reason you hear his name is that reporters keep asking about him.




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