Players Raising Their Trade Value

It is possible that none of these three players will be traded before the July 31st trade deadline but there is no denying that if they are on the trade block - that they have definitely upped their trade value. Here is what Aramis Ramirez, Luis Gonzalez and Eric Hinske have done over the last seven days.

Aramis Ramirez - .370 (10/27) BA, 7 HR, 11 RBI
Luis Gonzalez - .545 (12/22) BA, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Eric Hinske - .417 (10/24) BA, 4 HR, 9 RBI

Hinske is on the books for $5.63 million next year and that money could probably be better used elsewhere since Troy Glaus and Lyle Overbay are ahead of Hinske at 3rd and 1st base on the depth chart. San Diego or Anaheim are possible suitors.

Gonzalez has a $10 million mutual option next year. Gonzo is a 10-5 player and could veto any trade. The Tigers are a definite possibility.

Ramirez is owed $22.5 million for the next two seasons but can opt out of his deal at the end of the season if he wishes. The Padres need a 3rd baseman but can they afford Ramirez's contract?