There’s a certain amount of unpredictability leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, but all indications are that the action will once again revolve around the American League East. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are traditionally the most active buyers on the market, and the Tampa Bay Rays are emerging as parties interested in pulling a big deal by the end of the month.

And that’s just the buyers. The Toronto Blue Jays have the most coveted trade chip to sell in ace right-hander Roy Halladay, and the Baltimore Orioles have some nice, tradeable assets in relievers Danys Baez and George Sherrill to help continue their youth movement. Read more »