Three Bold Predictions for the Trade Deadline

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The trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams will soon have to decide whether they are contenders or simply pretenders. There are plenty of big names to be had and some of them can truly switch the balance of power. Who will be moved? I have no idea; however, it certainly is fun to speculate. Here are three bold (crazy?) predictions which may or may not come to pass: Manny Machado to Chicago Cubs for Aramis Ademan (SS), Nelson Velazquez (OF) & Brendon Little (LHP) Machado will not resign with the Orioles. That is a fact. With the O's quickly falling apart, their most valuable trade chip is the prized Machado. He will pull in a big haul from the Cubs who would covet Machado's bat in their lineup.

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