Eno and DVR comb through several rosters ahead of the Trade Deadline in search of current backups and upper level minor leaguers with paths to more playing time in the near future. Plus, they consider the implications of Mike Trout's injury on the Angels in the future, and the importance of the A's hitting on the likely trades of Frankie Montas, Sean Murphy and Ramón Laureano.

Rundown

0:00 It Starts (Intro Music)

1:47 Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees

4:23 PT for Kyle Isbel, Edward Olivares (Once Healthy)?

8:59 Finding Replacement in Chicago

14:36 Will Jose Barrero & Jake Fraley Play More for the Reds?

19:04 Who Moves in Baltimore, Who Steps Into Larger Roles?

24:06 Still Interested in Jack Suwinski?

31:13 Cheap Stolen Bases Coming from D.C.?

42:04 The Mike Trout Situation

52:33 Uncharted Territory in Oakland?

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Anticipating Deadline Deals in Search of Late-Season Opportunities & Value Changes