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MLB Trade Ideas Based on Week 12 News, Rumors and Speculation

In the first week of June, James Shields was traded from the San Diego Padres to the Chicago White Sox. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent former top pitching prospect Zach Lee to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Chris Taylor.

While it wasn't a major swap, it offers further proof that teams are willing to wheel and deal well before the trade deadline.

While most teams have yet to decide whether they're buying or selling, trade winds continue to swirl around nearly every franchise—more fiercely in some ballparks than others. Those winds are what power this week's look at five potential trades that make sense for both teams involved.

Keep in mind that these proposed deals are only ideas and pure speculation. Unless otherwise noted, there's no indication that any of them have actually been discussed.

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