There is likely to be more supply than demand as the trade deadline approaches. Expect a lot of teams to be frustrated by the process as they try to move veteran players in exchange for prospects.

Don’t expect the Twins to add anyone of note and disrupt their long-term plan, despite having some success this season. If they’re significantly behind by the trade deadline, they could still move the much-coveted Ervin Santana.

The Brewers have a comfortable lead in the NL Central, but would they disrupt their long-term outlook by trading away prospects for an available starting pitcher? Don’t expect anything major, but the Brewers have a chance to bury the world champion Cubs and owner Mark Attanasio is known to be a very competitive person.