Teams in contention are searching for an additional weapon or talent to put themselves over the edge. Talks involving players on the A's claim they are going to be trade in the off-season. Mark Kotsay and Eric Chavez are two names which have been mentioned. They're still pushing for a playoff spot in the West and will have a challenging time winning the pennant or getting the wildcard. The Chicago Cubs picked up veteran pitcher Steve Traschel, who started his career with the club in 1991. This deal was pulled off by Cubs GM Jim Hendry and former owner Andy McPhail. Traschel should be a valuable asset in the Cubs rotation. He's had proven success with the Mets.
Several players' future is uncertain. For instance, the Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins may have to find a new home after the season ends. Colorado hasn't made it official whether they will renew his contract. He's been a productive force in the young Rockies lineup this year. If the Rockies do the unthinkable and win the division they'll most likely consider keeping the hard-hitting third baseman around. The White Sox's Juan Uribe seeks a contract extension, but may not be picked up for another season at $5 million a year.
A few teams will need to find reliable arms for their bullpens before the regular season ends. Otherwise they'll have to make sacrifices with other star players or bench players who serve limited roles. Calling up prospects to fill spots won't be the right solutions unless of the course you're the Red Sox. Can't wait to see what happens in the AL West and NL Central coming down to the wire. It's sure to turn into a real nail-biter!
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