There comes a time when well-thought-out plans must come to light. For MLB teams, as the calendar charges around third and heads for home—the non-waiver trade deadline of July 31 at 4 p.m. ET—the time is now.
Big names and faces sit on the block, bags perhaps already packed, real estate agents at the ready. No trade deadline is ever silent, not with contenders wanting to find the proverbial missing piece and pretenders looking to sell big contracts and reinforce for the future.
With the above in mind, it's best to catch up on the hottest buzz from the rumor mill.