Biggest needs before the deadline

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | Feedback | Print Entry

The hours are ticking down, and time is running out for contenders to plug holes without having to go through waiver hell. Here are some of the biggest needs, in the final minutes before the trade deadline.

BREWERS: PITCHING -- In the last week, the three relievers at the back end of the Brewers' bullpen -- Scott Linebrink, Derrick Turnbow and Francisco Cordero -- have a combined ERA of 15.00, with an 0-4 record. No wonder the Brewers have jumped into the talks for Eric Gagne, as Tom Haudricourt writes.  
 

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