This was originally posted a couple of weeks ago, but as the trade deadline approaches these names are starting to be thrown around more often.  So for those that missed it, you should check it out.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports suggests a few trade candidates that could come up in rumors over the next couple of months. You can read the whole article here, but I’ll give you my Cliff’s Notes summary.

One thing to note, Rosenthal got a quote from an executive that did not expect the trade market to offer attractive solutions to teams in need.

“More of the same (bad) contracts people don’t want, the Bronson Arroyos of the world, that group,” the exec said. “It will probably be pretty vanilla.”

Victor Martinez, Red Sox: If the Red Sox fall into double-digit deficits by July, Martinez would be the logical piece to move. He’s a free agent after 2010.

Cliff Lee, Seattle Mariners: The team is trying to get a bat, but if they cannot and start sliding down in the AL  West then expect a trade before they lose Lee after the season. Rosenthal suggests that the Dodgers could be interested.

Paul Konerko, White Sox: Rosenthal adds A.J. Pierzynski, Andruw Jones and J.J. Putz as candidates the White Sox could trade if they slip further behind the Twins.

Ted Lilly, Cubs: Let’s see what happens.

Dan Uggla, Marlins: The Marlins wanted to trade Uggla in the winter to the Giants, but the deal never materialized. If the team can’t keep up with the Phillies and Nationals, then expect them to deal Uggla.

Jorge Cantu, Marlins: Rosenthal adds that with so many teams “starved for offense” expect to see the Marlins trade Cantu.

Roy Oswalt & Lance Berkman, Astros: Both Oswalt and Berkman have hinted at waiving their no-trade clauses, but it will come down to ownership determining when to waive the white flag.

Jose Guillen, Royals: Guillen is owed $12 million for this year. Kansas City may be willing to negotiate a financial exchange to dump Guillen.

Kerry Wood, Indians: Same as Guillen. The Indians will need to negotiate a deal to dump his salary. Luckily for the Indians, he’s proved to be healthy again.

Kevin Millwood, Orioles: The Orioles should start planning for the future and conceed the division to the Yankees or Rays. Getting rid of Millwood would give starts to Jeremy Guthrie and Brian Matusz.

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