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spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Arroyo","<b>BRONSON ARROYO, RHP</b><p>The lanky hurler has been rumored to be fancied by several teams, including the Rockies and Yankees.<br>One stumbling block? The two years and $23 million left on his salary.<br>Arroyo was part of Boston's 2004 World Series team but has stumbled to a 5.60 ERA in 2008.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Arroyo.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Drew Hallowell", "Getty Images", "273", "322", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Bay","<b>JASON BAY, OF</b><p>The Cardinals, A's and Diamondbacks have targeted the Pirates power-hitting corner outfielder, who is 29 years old and one year shy of free agency.<br>Bay is hitting .288 with 21 homers in 2008, and has an excellent .382 on-base percentage.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Bay.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Doug Pensinger", "Getty Images", "273", "348", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Beltre","<b>ADRIAN BELTRE, 3B</b><p>While it appears likely that Beltre will stay put in Seattle, the Minnesota Twins have reportedly voiced an interest in him.<br>Beltre still has a year remaining on his five-year, $64 million deal, and has again struggled at times in '08 with a .259 average and only 16 home runs in 375 at-bats.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Beltre.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Otto Greule Jr", "Getty Images", "273", "300", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Burnett","<b>A.J. BURNETT, RHP</b><p>The hard-throwing starter reportedly has had up to 15 teams, including the Phillies, Dodgers and Cardinals, scouting his recent performances as the Jays prepare for his likely trade.<br>Burnett has had a decent run with Toronto but has been limited by injuries. <br>In 2008, he is 11-9 and has 139 strikeouts in 139 innings of work.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Burnett.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Jonathan Daniel", "Getty Images", "273", "417", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Cano","<b>ROBINSON CANO, 2B</b><p>One of the surprise names mentioned in recent reports was that of the suddenly hot Yankees second baseman, who just signed a four-year deal with the team prior to the '08 season.<p>Cano has been one of MLB's hottest hitters in July, with a .366 average, and the Yankees reportedly would not part with him unless a front of the line starter was involved.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Cano.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Jim Mcisaac", "Getty Images", "273", "390", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Fuentes","<b>BRIAN FUENTES, LHP</b><p>The three-time all-star has been a hot commodity for a while, with rumors suggesting several contenders including the Angels, Red Sox, Mets, Yankees and Rays.<p>Fuentes had a 3.15 ERA and 17 saves in '08, and is extra tough on lefties, who hit only .179 against him.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Fuentes.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Doug Pensinger", "Getty Images", "273", "411", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Halladay","<b>ROY HALLADAY, RHP</b><p>A potential blockbuster is brewing as the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly surveying teams about what they could get for the 2003 Cy Young Award Winner, who has voiced an unhappiness in Toronto.<p>Halladay has been fantastic in '08 with 12 wins, a 2.82 ERA and seven complete games.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Halladay.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Adrian Wyld", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "273", "368", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Ibanez","<b>RAUL IBANEZ, OF</b><p>The Diamondback and the Mets are reportedly among the top suitors for Seattle's slugging outfielder.<p>Ibanez, 36, has been a consistent run-producer in his career, and is hitting .277 with 61 RBIs this year.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Ibanez.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Otto Greule Jr", "Getty Images", "273", "340", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Maddux","<b>GREG MADDUX, RHP</b><p>The winningest active pitcher in the majors has 351 wins, but is just 4-8 in 2008. Still, his 4.29 ERA is respectable, and he's still remarkably durable.<p>The future Hall of Famer has a no-trade clause in his deal and wants to remain on the west coast, but with the Padres in last place, a chance to play for one last World Series berth might lure him away.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Maddux.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Marc Serota", "Getty Images", "273", "341", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Sheffield","<b>GARY SHEFFIELD, OF/DH</b><p>Even at 39 years old, Sheffield could be the answer for some team hoping for an offensive injection.<p>The Tigers are reportedly willing to eat some of Sheffield's salary in order to bring in another live arm or shortstop.<p>This year, Sheffield is hitting just .221 with seven home runs in 222 at-bats.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Sheffield.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Jonathan Daniel", "Getty Images", "273", "335", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Sherrill","<b>GEORGE SHERRILL, LHP</b><p>Acquired in the offseason in the Erik Bedard trade, Sherrill has closed for the O's for much of '08, and has 29 saves and 46 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings.<p>The Brewers and Cardinals are rumored to be the top suitors for the southpaw's services.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Sherrill.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Jim Mcisaac", "Getty Images", "273", "390", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Street","<b>HUSTON STREET, RHP</b><p>The A's closer has had some recent injury issues, but still has good enough stuff to notch 43 strikeouts in 45 innings.<p>The Dodgers, White Sox and Cardinals seem to be the teams with the most interested in his services.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/HustonStreet.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Jed Jacobsohn", "Getty Images", "273", "329", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spts_MLBTradeBait[i++] = new Array("","Washburn","<b>JARROD WASHBURN, LHP</b><p>Washburn has largely been a disappointment since signing a four-year, $37.5 million deal prior to the start of 2006, going just 22-38 with a 4.55 ERA.<p>Still, the Yankees and Cardinals are said to be interested in the southpaw, who despite being 4-9, has a 3.04 ERA since the start of June.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Chiappetta%2C%20Mike/MLB/TradeDeadlineBait/Washburn.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Otto Greule Jr", "Getty Images", "273", "359", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
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