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Some fantasy baseball owners are in need of a few points in their roto league, trying to lock up one stat a week in their head to head or even looking to retool for next year.

Whatever your situation is, this will give you the low down on every National League teams' situation.

Brewers  

The trading deadline grows closer by the day and teams must evaluate the talent on the market and how that player will ultimately fit on their team. Opposite that, however, there are a number of players who are simply trouble

These players have a track record of causing stirs in their own clubhouse or with the opposite team all while providing sketchy amounts of production.

These players could add value if put in the right system or scenario, but are they really chances a team wants to take if one of these players is on the market?

The Baltimore Orioles may have the worst record in baseball, but the team we have seen over the last month or so is one that is very different.

It has been very mercurial (sweeping two teams, but getting swept in two others in the past six), but Orioles baseball has been much more entertaining recently.

Here are some reasons not to give up just yet on the team that just loves to test its fan's patience.

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The Cape Cod Baseball League is one of the most historic and prestigious summer leagues out there.

And every year, dozens upon dozens of players, looking to improve their draft stock, head to the Cape, to try to make an impression on scouts, who descend upon the area like no other event.

The Mariners have had their share of All Stars come to town, but a few have been forgotten as Mariners. This is a list to remember the future and past all stars that took the diamond for the Mariners.

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We all know how the argument goes–in support of a worthy Hall of Fame candidate, we point to a lesser candidate already in the Hall, and hold them out as the minimum requirement for entrance into the Hall of Fame.

"If we're going to put Bill Mazeroski in the Hall of Fame, how can we leave out Roberto Alomar?"

"Now that Bruce Sutter is in the Hall of Fame, where is Dan Quisenberry?"

"If Catfish Hunter is a Hall of Famer, how can Bert Blyleven not be?"

They are the Hall of Fame Standard Bearers.

From the off-season acquisition of Paul O'Neil in 1992, to the blockbuster trade that brought Alex Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers to the Bronx, George Steinbrenner has made a handful of pivotal trades during his time as New York Yankees owner.

Some of his deals were done during the offseason, while others (David Cone in 1995) were done prior to the trade deadline.

I've been fortunate to be a Yankee fan my entire life, but until George Steinbrenner passed away, I never realized how lucky I was to have "The Boss" as an owner.

Now, before anyone jumps to conclusions about the picture that opens the slideshow, you can relax, because Mariano Rivera isn't going anywhere.

However, there have been plenty of rumors that have centered around relievers, most of which any team would love to have in their own bullpen for the stretch run.

There are some better than others, some that will cost more in return, and even more that can be had for not much at all.

However, whether they cost major league talent, top prospects, or your run of the mill "player to be named later," we'll see plenty of relievers moved at the deadline m

Fantasy Baseball’s Pitching Line of the Week:

Paul Maholm (SP-PIT) 

The July 31st trade deadline is right around the corner and it looks to be a very active couple of days. Teams like the Padres, Rangers, Reds, and White Sox are all contending—but need that extra piece of the puzzle to put them over the top.

The Yankees recent injury woes leave them searching for a top flight starter. After missing out on Cliff Lee they are targeting the next best thing in Houston's Roy Oswalt. But the Yanks are only one of the many suitors going after Oswalt.

Corey Hart, Ty Wiggington and Ted Lilly have been discussed by seemingly one-third of baseball.