" Free agent market for starting pitching does not look terribly enticing. But the trademark he could be rather intriguing. The Blue Jays almost certainly listen again on Roy Halladay. The Cubs could emphasis on could trade Carlos Zambrano. The Braves might deal Javier Vasquez if they keep Tim Hudson. In the Astros might finally be ready to move Roy -- ball. Almost all have a full no trade clause. He's holding Astros in the past. That you would be willing to entertain trade to Saint Louis Chicago both teams at Texas and Atlanta."

" They traded Scott Kazmir when his value was high."

" So perhaps it's unlikely that they would move BJ Upton went his value is low. Still many teams covet Upton who had his best is a right handed slugger and -- superior defender in center field. -- could turn to an internal solution Fernando Perez or perhaps Desmond Jennings."

" But keep in mind if they trade an outfielder they might prefer remove Carl Crawford. "

" Upton is three years away from free agency. Crawford only one. Padres recent surge has general manager Kevin towers thinking. That the team could be a surprise contender next season the 2010. Version of the Giants. The question is how low will the team's payroll go. The subtraction of Brian Giles would leave the Padres likely in the mid thirty million dollar range. There are still some in the sport who believe that the pods will trade either Adrian Gonzales or Heath Bell. And get down to the mid twenty million dollar range. Ownership has yet to give the front office -- or payroll number. Cardinals want to re sign Mark DeRosa but his need for offseason wrist surgery changes the equation slightly. Derosa is only expected to be ready by the start of spring training but he will come with a measure of risk. You were police them would be nearly as coveted a free agent as Chone Figgins another versatile defender. Still supply and a man who worked in the -- favor. There are very few quality third baseman available. The hero of course from second base."