MLB Trades That Must Happen Soon

Year in and year out, many fans wonder how long they have with their star players, and others can't wait for their teams to trade a bundle of prospects for a high-caliber player. 

The July 31 trade deadline is still far enough away, but, as we know, trades can happen anytime, and with the beauty of no salary cap, things can get wild.

These four transactions must occur before the big three-one:

      1.  1B Adrian Gonzalez to the Rangers for C Taylor Teagarden, P Derek Holland, and two pitching prospects to the Padres.  It is unlikely that Gonzalez, the hottest power hitter in baseball will re-sign with the Padres, and this solidifies a huge need in Texas' lineup.  San Diego will have to scra...

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