Encarnacion's defence and trade talk

With some of the best plays on display this weekend, it's hard to believe Edwin Encarnacion was part of it, and at third no less.



Trade talk:

ExtraBaseHit will have the countdown to the trade deadline starting on the 20th of July.  The theme of the 12 days before the deadline will have all the latest rumours, as well as deals we think should be made by clubs before the July 31st deadline.

Teams and players that have the best match: at least we think!

Carlos Pena back to the Rays

Carlos Beltran to the Pirates (they might as well go for it this year, this may never happen again in the Central Division!)

Jose Reyes and the Red Sox

Reliever Mike Adams and the Yankees

Jon Rauch and the Rangers

Wilson Betemit and and Yankees

Jeremy Guthrie and the Reds

Rajai Davis and the Nationals

Kevin Slowey and the Red Sox

John McDonald and the Indians

Derrek Lee and the Rays

The Hot Stove is in full swing!