August trades are quite a different animal than trades prior to the non-waiver trading deadline. First, a team needs to place that player on revocable waivers, making it possible for any team to claim them if they are willing to take on the remaining salary on the contract. If the player is unclaimed, then the team can trade that player to any other team. These trades may not be as prevalent as the typical trade deadline deals, but several will happen over the course of August. Last year, that was how the Kansas City Royals were able to acquire Josh Willingham.
Kansas City Royals August Trade Targets: Kyle Lohse
