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5 sort of realistic but unlikely trades that would be shocking if they happened

By Matt O'Leary

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 30: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets reacts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 30: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets reacts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – MAY 27: Cole Hamels #35 of the Texas Rangers delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 27, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – MAY 27: Cole Hamels #35 of the Texas Rangers delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 27, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

1. Cole Hamels to the Athletics

The Athletics are back again on this list, this time trying to bolster up their starting staff to make a run at the Wild Card. They’re just four games back of Seattle and will need some help, but if they add Schwarber and Hamels too they’ll have a shot at catching Seattle.

The Athletics best pitcher this year has been Sean Manaea who is 9-6 with a 3.42 ERA in 20 starts, adding Hamels to the mix, who has 16 career playoff starts would help an otherwise inexperienced staff.

While the A’s bolster up for a potential run at the Wild Card, Texas launches their rebuild. Sheldon Nease is a third baseman who hit 16 home runs last year while batting .321. He’s gotten off to a slow start in AAA this year, but he’s still a highly touted piece and a potential replacement for Adrian Beltre.

Then there’s Logan Shore who has a 4.01 ERA. He was much more effective at A ball and has struggled a bit in AA which likely means he just needs some more time to develop. He was a second-round pick from 2016.

Last but not least there’s Richie Martin. Martin’s a shortstop and a former first rounder from 2015. He’s hitting .287 with a .769 OPS in AA this year. Those three guys should be able to yield Hamels without mortgaging the future.

Next: A's acquire Familia from Mets

All five of these moves are fair, value wise, but each is outside the box and would be a little surprising to see happen. Hopefully, July 31, 2018, gives us an entertaining deadline day.

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