The Market is Now Open

Monday, July 16 2007 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Today is July 17, meaning we are now exactly two weeks from the supposed "trading deadline" of July 31. Of course, trades and waiver acquisitions will happen well beyond that "deadline," but for now, at least we are seeing the first stirrings of a potential trade market flurry. The Cubs have acquired former All-Star catcher Jason Kendall from the A's for a couple of warm bodies, a catcher they had already placed on waivers and a minor-league relief pitcher.

So the questions before you are these ...

1. What do you think of this deal? Can trading for a high-salaried catcher with a .264 on-base percentage really do much for the Windy City Cubbies?
2. What else are you hearing? If you post a rumor or something, please provide a source, preferably a live Web link, or at least the name of who said it on what radio or TV station, and what time you heard it.
3. If you're really in the mood for wild speculation, what would you LIKE to see happen in the way of trades? No, don't propose "Royce Clayton for Johan Santana" -- keep it real and keep it realistic.

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