Deadline Deals and Empty Promises As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches on August 3rd, teams are scrambling to bolster their rosters. However, this year's market is distinct from previous years.
The familiar contenders seeking that elusive final piece of hardware coexist with basement dwellers desperate to salvage what little value remains in their depleted lineups.
The disconnect between talent and expectation is a pressing issue that has been hidden in plain sight for years.