It's early, but I've seen numerous GMs already quoted as saying they potentially expect more early activity than normal this season. Several of the names are obvious, but you have to imagine Hart may be actively shopping some guys already...
1.) Grilli - would be a perfect fit for Toronto (as well as other teams) since he's inexpensive. That contract should allow contenders to add him as a setup guy and insurance policy in case their current Closer goes down. His hot start and contract could fetch a better return than we might have initially hoped for. His experience and what he could do to mentor his eventual replacement are obvious reasons to hold onto him, but if the starters don't start getting deeper into games soon it might be best to move him while the iron is hot - and before Fredi absolutely wears Johnson and Martin out - because the Save Opportunities may get tougher to come by moving forward.
2.) Pierzynski - inexpensive with plenty of playoff experience and absolutely on fire. Anyone who's been watching closely has been able to notice how good he's been in the clubhouse, and any concerns about him "fitting in" following the Boston stories should be put to rest at this point. If Hart & Company are willing to move him while he's hot and pick up another veteran to help Bethancourt he could also fetch a pretty nice return. The Angels might be a good fit (although they don't have many obvious prospects we'd be that interested in IMO), but he could also help Miami (tutoring Realmuto), Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and several other contenders.
3.) Callaspo - the first team that popped into my mind yesterday was the Yankees since they could then slide Drew back over to SS. Of course he could fit in Kansas City since Infante always struggles to stay healthy (and allow them the chance to give Moustakas a blow in an effort to try to keep him hot and healthy). The Angels could desperately use 2B and 3B help, and Baltimore could have some interest as well.
Gomes and KJ are also obvious potential targets, albeit without as widespread interest just yet. If Johnson's couple of bad outings can be shown to be a blip (partially from overuse early in the season) and Roger can help Cahill build on the early part of his last start and consistently maintain his arm slot we stand to add another handful of nice pieces between now and the deadline.
1.) Grilli - would be a perfect fit for Toronto (as well as other teams) since he's inexpensive. That contract should allow contenders to add him as a setup guy and insurance policy in case their current Closer goes down. His hot start and contract could fetch a better return than we might have initially hoped for. His experience and what he could do to mentor his eventual replacement are obvious reasons to hold onto him, but if the starters don't start getting deeper into games soon it might be best to move him while the iron is hot - and before Fredi absolutely wears Johnson and Martin out - because the Save Opportunities may get tougher to come by moving forward.
2.) Pierzynski - inexpensive with plenty of playoff experience and absolutely on fire. Anyone who's been watching closely has been able to notice how good he's been in the clubhouse, and any concerns about him "fitting in" following the Boston stories should be put to rest at this point. If Hart & Company are willing to move him while he's hot and pick up another veteran to help Bethancourt he could also fetch a pretty nice return. The Angels might be a good fit (although they don't have many obvious prospects we'd be that interested in IMO), but he could also help Miami (tutoring Realmuto), Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and several other contenders.
3.) Callaspo - the first team that popped into my mind yesterday was the Yankees since they could then slide Drew back over to SS. Of course he could fit in Kansas City since Infante always struggles to stay healthy (and allow them the chance to give Moustakas a blow in an effort to try to keep him hot and healthy). The Angels could desperately use 2B and 3B help, and Baltimore could have some interest as well.
Gomes and KJ are also obvious potential targets, albeit without as widespread interest just yet. If Johnson's couple of bad outings can be shown to be a blip (partially from overuse early in the season) and Roger can help Cahill build on the early part of his last start and consistently maintain his arm slot we stand to add another handful of nice pieces between now and the deadline.
