Toronto Blue Jays: Sellers.
Why: The Blue Jays are stuck between a rock and a .500 record. Somehow, after all the injuries to their starting rotation, losing Brandon Morrow, Kyle Drabek, and Drew Hutchison, Toronto was 42-41 entering Friday's game. But making the playoffs with a patchwork rotation is a tall order, especially in the AL East. Toronto's been reportedly scouting Matt Garza, but the Blue Jays are better off selling this July and looking to 2013 and beyond.
Who they can deal: Toronto can field offers on potential free agents Edwin Encarnacion, Jason Frasor, and Kelly Johnson. A contender might come calling for outfielder, and speedster, Rajal Davis, who has a $3 million club option for 2013.
Left-handed reliever Darren Oliver also has a $3 million club option for next year, and he's pitched tremendously well out of the bullpen. Another pending free agent is Francisco Cordero, but he's all but killed his limited trade value with his performance this season. Casey Janssen, however, has been perfect as the team's closer since taking over for the injured Sergio Santos.
Earlier this week, there were reports the Jays were souring on shortstop Yunel Escobar, and with catcher Travis d'Arnaud coming through the system, the Blue Jays have to, at some point, consider trading J.P. Arencibia.
Who they should keep: This Blue Jays team is being built around Jose Bautista, Brett Lawrie, Colby Rasmus, Ricky Romero and Morrow. The Jays have been patient in developing Encarnacion, and if trade offers aren't to their liking, they have to explore signing him to an extension.
Before the start of this season, the Blue Jays' system was known as one of the deepest in baseball. However, how deep their depth goes is being tested. The Blue Jays have a number of arms working their way through the system, and three of their non-pitching prospects made Baseball America's Midseason Top 50 Prospects List: catcher Travis d'Arnaud at No. 19, outfielder Jake Marisnick at No. 37 and center fielder Anthony Gose at No. 38.
Verdict: The Blue Jays are still in contention for the wild card, but they're better off looking to sell at the deadline. They've got holes in their rotation, and at first base, especially if they deal Encarnacion. There are too many question marks to go all-in at this point.
But that time is coming.
