Many people in the know, close to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, expect this year’s August 31st deadline to be the quietest in years. Most executives expect that only a few bullpen and bench pieces will get moved before tonight’s midnight deadline to have player on your roster eligible for post season player.

“It’s not as very attractive list,” one AL GM said. “Most guys got claimed, even guys making money.”

Here are few highlights from Heyman:

• Some big names that could be available include starting pitcher Kevin Millwood of the Baltimore Orioles, but he brings a relatively high price tag.
• The San Diego Padres and New York Yankees are looking for starting pitching help.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers Ted Lilly was placed on waivers but the team considers themselves in the race so they are unlikely to trade him.
• Other available players include: Carlos Beltran, Geoff Blum, Craig Counsell, Edwin Encarnacion, Kelly Johnson, Adam LaRoche, Lyle Overbay, George Sherrill and Brian Tallet.