MLB trade deadline: Who's in, who's out, who's undecided with the Aug. 2 deadline two months away

In an informal survey of GMs, baseball executives and scouts, here are the top teams to watch in the seller, buyer and undecided markets.

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General managers want to make that telephone call, eying the perfect player for their team, but look at the calendar, and know they really can’t.

Other GMs believe they should start unloading, convinced their chances of reaching the postseason are the same as winning the Powerball, but look around the room and know it’s too early.

It’s that awkward time of year in the baseball trade season.

The season isn’t two months old, and more than two months remain until the Aug. 2 trade deadline.

History tells us there won’t be any major trades until after the July 17 draft, and with an expanded postseason this year, from 10 teams to 12, there may be fewer deals than usual.

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