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While the New York Yankees are busy bolstering their roster David Freese Jersey , their crosstown rival is preparing to offload some of its assets. help contenders for the rest of the season, but the price has to be right.Another player mentioned on the trade market in recent days is a former Mets pitcher who has turned his season around in Cincinnati.Milwaukee is at the forefront of some discussions, as it looks to make improvements to challenge the Chicago Cubs for the National League Central crown, while Philadelphia still needs to make upgrades at a few spots.Below is a breakdown of the latest trade buzz swirling around Major League Baseball. Mets Receiving Interest in Cabrera, WheelerThe Mets declared themselves as one of the top sellers when they sent Jeurys Familia to Oakland, and at least two more players could be shipped out of the Big Apple before Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.According to SNY's Andy Martino, teams in talks with the Mets for Asdrubal Cabrera expect the shortstop to be dealt soon.Fancred's Jon Heyman expanded on the market for the 32-year-old that includes Arizona, Atlanta, Milwaukee and Philadelphia:Jon Heyman JonHeymanAsdrubal market: dbacks, brew crew, philly, bravos. he鈥檚 had a terrific year under difficult circumstanceCabrera is hitting .277with 18 home runs and 58 RBI for the struggling Mets, and he'd be a welcome addition to any contender in need of a middle infielder.The Brewers need an upgrade at either second base or shortstop, which makes them an ideal trade partner for the Mets, while the other three teams mentioned by Heyman would have to reorganize their respective infielders to fit in Cabrera.Zack Wheeler could be on the move from the Mets as well, as Martino reported the Cubs, Reds and Brewers are interested in the pitcher.Julie Jacobson/Associated PressSince the Cubs recently acquired Cole Hamels, they wouldn't need Wheeler as much as the Brewers, who could use a starter after Brent Suter went on the disabled list.With plenty of interest in both Cabrera and Wheeler, the Mets should consider dealing both to get a decent return while not completely blowing up their roster.The Mets would keep Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard and bring in some assets that could help in the future.From the Brewers perspective Tyler Glasnow Jersey , it would be a good idea to try and negotiate a package involving Cabrera and Wheeler, as that would improve their roster in two places.If they're able to execute a deal for both players, the Brewers wouldn't have to turn elsewhere to further improve their chances of qualifying for the postseason. Harvey Could Be On The Move AgainMatt Harvey was traded once this season, as the Mets shipped him to Cincinnati in exchange for Devin Mesoraco.Since joining the Reds, Harvey has put together a 5-4 record and a 4.50 ERA in 13 starts.The Brewers, who are exploring every potential deal at the moment, are in ongoing talks with the Reds over Harvey, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi:Jon Morosi jonmorosiSource: Matt Harvey trade talks quot;ongoingquot; between #Brewers and #Reds. MLB MLBNetworkIn addition to Milwaukee, a handful of teams have kept an eye on Harvey, with scouts from six other teams in attendance for his last start, per The Athletic's Jim Bowden:Jim Bowden JimBowdenGMMatt Harvey last start scouts from Boston, Cleveland, LA Dodgers, Phillies, Giants, Cardinals were present (of course some were there to see other players) also Yankees and Braves have shown some type of interest. AVG FB up to 95 mph last 7 starts and GB rate up from 40 to 50%Receiving anything for Harvey has to be seen as a success for the Reds, who gave the 29-year-old an opportunity to rehabilitate his career.The Reds won't bring in a massive haul for Harvey since he could still be seen as damaged goods by some potential suitors, but something is better than nothing.If the Brewers think Wheeler's price is too high, they could ramp up discussions with their fellow NL Central team in their quest to find a replacement for Suter.If interest continues to grow around Harvey in the coming days, the Reds could hike up the price http://www.piratesfanproshop.com/authentic-adam-frazier-jersey , but for now a pair of prospects might be enough to let him go.Gibson Emerging As Trade ProspectThe Minnesota Twins could be the biggest seller before the non-waiver trade deadline.Infielders Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar have been mentioned in trade talks over the last few weeks, while pitcher Kyle Gibson is starting to generate more interest, as Morosi noted:Jon Morosi jonmorosiKyle Gibson鈥檚 trade value continues to rise, after last night鈥檚 superb start at Fenway. He鈥檚 a possibility for #Brewers if ongoing talks with #Twins expand beyond Brian Dozier or Eduardo Escobar. MLBNetwork MLBSince they're looking in every direction to make an improvement, the Brewers talked to the Twins about Dozier and Escobar, and Gibson could be involved in those talks too, as Morosi mentioned.Gibson has jumped on to the radar of contenders with a collection of strong starts in the last month, including an eight-inning outing Thursday against the Boston Red Sox.In his five July starts, Gibson let up 12 earned runs in 33.1 innings, and in three of those starts, he's lasted at least seven innings.Elise Amendola/Associated PressIf the Brewers want to be bold, they could propose a monster deal to the Twins to bring in Dozier, Escobar and Gibson, but that would require a purge of their farm system.However, the Brewers might not be the only suitor for the trio of Minnesota players, which puts the Twins in an ideal position leading up to Tuesday.The more likely scenario for a Brewers-Twins deal features one of the three players being shipped to Milwaukee, while the Twins try to get more prospects from other teams by dangling the others out on the trade market.Follow Joe on Twitter, JTansey90. Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty ImagesWorld Series history dates back to 1903, but two MLB franchises who have been around for at least that long (the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers) have never faced each other in the Fall Classic despite making it that far a combined 33 times through 2017.That will change this season after the Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday to take the league pennant for the second straight year. The Red Sox were awaiting the NL winner after beating the defending World Series champion Houston Astros in five American League Championship Series games.Here's a look at the World Series schedule and television guide, as well as a quick categorical breakdown of both teams to determine who has the edge. A World Series prediction can be found at the end.Schedule of DatesTuesday Chad Kuhl Jersey , October 23 (Game 1): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ETWednesday, October 24 (Game 2): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ETFriday, October 26 (Game 3): Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ETSaturday, October 27 (Game 4): Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ETSunday, October 28 (Game 5, if necessary): Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:15 p.m. ETTuesday, October 30 (Game 6, if necessary): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ETWednesday, October 31 (Game 7, if necessary): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ETTelevision and Live-Stream InfoAll games will take place on Fox. Fans can live-stream the action through Fox Sports Go. Pregame coverage will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET each day with the exception of Game 5. If that game takes place, pregame coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET.LineupsThe Red Sox finished first in MLB in batting average (.268), runs (876) and OPS (.792).They finished atop the league in those rankings in part because right fielder Mookie Betts and designated hitter J.D. Martinez had career years. Betts smacked 32 homers alongside a 1.078 OPS, while Martinez led the team in homers (43) http://www.piratesfanproshop.com/authentic-ivan-nova-jersey , RBI (130) and finished second in OPS (1.031) behind Betts.The question is how manager Alex Cora will play Martinez when the World Series shifts to Dodger Stadium sans the designated hitter. In a press conference, Cora didn't rule out the possibility of moving Betts to second base and sending Martinez to right field. The exact call isn't final or official yet, but Cora made it clear that Martinez would play.The Dodgers lineup is fantastic in its own right (third in OPS, second in home runs), but Betts and Martinez are clearly the two best hitters in this year's World Series and help give the Red Sox the lineup advantage.Edge: Red Sox BenchThe Dodgers have a significant advantage off the bench thanks to the additions of shortstop Manny Machado and second baseman Brian Dozier before the trade deadline. That made the Dodgers offense the deepest in the league, as they now have 12 players who hit 11 or more home runs this season.L.A. has two significant edges over the Red Sox and the rest of the league.First, the Dodgers have no problem making lineups in response to the starting pitcher. If a left-hander goes, L.A. can throw out players like Kike Hernandez and David Freese. If a right-hander gets the call, then outfielder Joc Pederson becomes the team's leadoff hitter.Second, L.A. has remarkable positional versatility, and that's in part because Hernandez is a Swiss Army knife who can conceivably play any position outside pitcher or catcher (although he did pitch one-third of an inning this year, so maybe he can do that successfully with some more practice).Chris Taylor is also an infielder/outfielder with a great glove, as seen when he robbed Brewers right fielder Christian Yelich of extra bases with a diving catch in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the NLCS.The Red Sox can play the matchups at first base with right-handed Steve Pearce and left-handed Mitch Moreland. They also have two catchers to call upon (Sandy Leon and Christian Vazquez) and a few infielders too (Rafael Devers, Eduardo Nunez, Ian Kinsler) to mix and match. However, the Dodgers are so deep at the plate and in the field that L.A. gets the advantage.Edge: DodgersStarting RotationNo starters have been announced yet, but we can safely assume Chris Sale and Clayton Kershaw will go for the Red Sox and Dodgers, respectively. The two left-handed staff aces anchor their respective pitching staffs, with Sale striking out 237 batters in 158 innings and Kershaw posting a sub-3.00 ERA for the 10th straight season.Good luck finding an edge in that matchup and throughout the rest of the rotation. David Price of the Red Sox has the best career resume, but he's struggled in the playoffs during his career (5.04 ERA). That being written http://www.piratesfanproshop.com/authentic-jameson-taillon-jersey , he just punched out nine Astros in six innings in a pennant-clinching win, so maybe those worries have been washed away. If he shows that form again in the World Series, then Boston should have the slight edge.Overall, the starter ERA on both sides has been near even in the playoffs (3.86 for L.A., 3.92 for Boston), making this a hard category to pick. Call this one a tie.Edge: EvenBullpenThe Dodger bullpen has been phenomenal this postseason, with a 1.30 ERA, 51 strikeouts in 41.2 innings and a .180 batting average against being the highlights.L.A. is fortunate enough to call upon starters-turned-relievers (Alex Wood and Kenta Maeda) out of the pen. Maeda led all Dodgers starters in strikeouts per nine innings (11.0), and Wood is a 2017 All-Star who had a 3.68 ERA this season.Furthermore, any issues that closer Kenley Jansen experienced during the regular season (he posted a career-high 3.01 ERA) have disappeared in the playoffs, as he's thrown 6.2 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits, two walks and a .091 batting average against.Boston has a 3.62 playoff ERA, and closer Craig Kimbrel is struggling right now with a 7.11 ERA in 6.1 postseason innings. He's given up at least one earned run in four of five appearances.If this series becomes a battle of the bullpens, the edge goes to L.A.Edge: DodgersPredictionsAlthough the Dodgers get the nod in two of four categories above compared to Boston's one, the bottom line is the Red Sox are a 108-win team who just beat the Astros in five games. Houston is arguably the second-best team in baseball.Betts and Martinez may cause significant problems against the litany of left-handed pitchers L.A. can throw at teams, and one can argue that they are two of the best three hitters in baseball (the other one being Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels). Boston also has home-field advantage in this series.This could be an all-time classic. Look for the series to go seven games but for the Red Sox to win.Pick: Boston 4, Los Angeles 3

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