Big names among August trade candidates

As every baseball fan knows, the passing of the non-waiver Trade Deadline doesn’t mean the end of wheeling and dealing.

It’s just a little more complicated now. Any players who are moved have to be placed on waivers first. Some clubs will put in a claim hoping to fill immediate needs. Some will be trying to block certain players from going to a rival.

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With all that in mind, here’s a look at some players who could still be changing uniforms in the next few weeks. The list is heavily weighted toward position players, an indication of how much teams are valuing pitching and how difficult it could be to get arms through waivers.

Nick Markakis, Braves, OF: He’s guaranteed $22 million in 2017 and ’18, so he would almost certainly clear waivers. And the Braves, despite being in the early stages of a rebuilding process, picked up veteran outfielder Matt Kemp from the Padres over the weekend. Among the teams rumored to have some interest before the non-waiver Deadline were the Royals and Orioles … the team he left to sign as a free agent with Atlanta.

Huston Street, Angels, RHP: He’s on a pace to post a career high in both ERA and WHIP. He also had 40 saves just a year ago, so a team looking for back-of-the-bullpen help could decide that a change in scenery is all the 33-year-old needs. Players with experience closing games are always in demand, and the Angels could see this as an opportunity to shed salary. Street makes $9 million next season and has a $10 million option for ’18 with a $1 million buyout.

Brian McCann, Yankees, C: Before the non-waiver Deadline, the Braves were reportedly interested in bringing back a receiver who made seven All-Star teams with them before leaving as a free agent. McCann would have to waive his full no-trade clause and the teams would have to negotiate how much of …

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