OPINION

By Stan McNeal

updated 4:46 p.m. ET July 18, 2009

With the All-Star Game behind us and the second half in front of us, an early look at the MLB trade market:

Pitchers
Roy Halladay — SP, Blue Jays
He can have every bit the impact (and maybe more) that CC Sabathia did last season. Halladay is a workhorse and Toronto is ready to make a deal, if the price is right.

Jarrod Washburn — SP, Mariners
Teammate Erik Bedard, a fellow lefty, is more coveted, but his shoulder problems cloud his trade appeal. On the fringe of contention, Seattle faces a tough decision whether to buy or sell.

Doug Davis — SP, Diamondbacks
The veteran lefthander has pitched much better than his 4-9 record indicates, and he is in the last year of his contract for a team going nowhere.

George Sherrill — RP, Orioles
He has been so good (and inexpensive) that Baltimore might try to keep him and instead peddle Danys Baez, who has closer experience.

Cla Meredith — RP, Padres
San Diego is looking to sell, and this steady sidearmer would fill a need many contenders have: bullpen help.

Brad Penny — SP, Red Sox
Penny's recent production (3.79 ERA since May 1) and teammate Daisuke Matsuzaka's injury and inconsistency issues will make Penny tougher to pry away.

Hitters
Aubrey Huff — 1B, Orioles
The veteran carries a solid bat and can also play outfield. A fringe prospect should be enough for Baltimore to unload what remains of Huff's $8 million salary.

Nick Johnson — 1B, Nationals
The slick fielder is hitting .305 with a .413 on-base percentage. Johnson is expendable because of Washington's surplus of corner outfielder-first baseman types.

Mark Teahen — 3B, Royals
Versatility and a decent bat make him a good fit for clubs that once were considering Mark DeRosa.

Freddy Sanchez — 2B, Pirates
Sanchez is a former N.L. batting champion who can play second base, third base and shortstop. He and double-play partner Jack Wilson are in play, as both appear headed for contract buyouts (and free agency) after this season.

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