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One waiver trade deadline deal every MLB team should make

By Nicholas Ian Allen

Jul 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and manager Jeff Banister (28) speak to media before the game between the Rangers and the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and manager Jeff Banister (28) speak to media before the game between the Rangers and the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 7, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes (7) celebrates in the dugout after right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (not pictured) his a grand slam against the Washington Nationals in the eighth inning at Nationals Park. The Rockies won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes (7) celebrates in the dugout after right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (not pictured) his a grand slam against the Washington Nationals in the eighth inning at Nationals Park. The Rockies won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

108. . 47-68, 18 GB NL West. 20 GB NL Wild Card. Colorado Rockies. 9. player

The Colorado Rockies made one of the most significant trade deadline deals in July by sending face-of-the-the-franchise Troy Tulowitzki to the Toronto Blue Jays for a handful of prospects and Jose Reyes.

Though Reyes still has value – and his speed would play well in the triples haven of Coors Field – in all likelihood, he is not the shortstop of the future for the Rockies. However, the biggest hurdle to trading the 32-year old is the $22 million he is due in both 2016 and 2017.

One candidate could be the Los Angeles Dodgers, who continue to start Jimmy Rollins at shortstop despite him hitting .222/.276/.360 this year and having top prospect Corey Seager ready in Triple-A. Reyes, who can also play second, could bridge the gap until Seager is called up.

The Dodgers also need pitching, and De La Rosa would be a nice throw in. Los Angeles would probably need to send a couple of decent prospects and pick up the bulk of the money owed to Reyes and De La Rosa, but adding one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers of his generation could help the Dodgers finally break through and win a World Series. If the Dodgers don’t jump on Reyes, the New York Yankees would make a lot of sense also.

Carlos Gonzalez may not be a member of the Rockies in 2016, and the team may try to trade the outfielder and the $37 million he’s owed through 2017, but CarGo is much more likely to be claimed on waivers than Reyes or De La Rosa, which makes it unlikely he moves during the season.

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