The trade action heated up on Monday, just eight days from the trade deadline. With that, we're looking at each division, continuing our series with the American League Central. While the Yankees may have stolen the headlines with their trade for Ichiro Suzuki, no team helped their playoff hopes more than the Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers

Status: If you hadn't noticed, they've got their Amex black card out and are buying.

Needs: Detroit addressed two needs on Monday, getting second baseman Omar Infante and starter Anibal Sanchez in a trade with the Marlins. That deal may be enough to push them to the top of the AL Central, but the team could still look for an upgrade at DH and in right field, or they could look for another pitcher.

Chicago White Sox

Status: White Sox general manager Kenny Williams is like a college kid with a credit card, he doesn't care what it costs or what he has in the bank, he wants a burrito and he's gonna buy a burrito.

Needs: With John Danks and Gavin Floyd on the DL, the White Sox need at least another starter, if not more. Oh, and they have Philip Humber in the rotation at the moment -- that's not good for anyone. The problem for the White Sox is they don't have much to trade. Their minor-league system is, in a word (or three), not very good. Teams like the Brewers want several prospects in return for the likes of Zack Greinke -- the White Sox don't have several prospects, regardless of whether they'd be willing to deal them or not. Chicago could also use a second baseman, since Gordon Beckham has continued to struggle.

Cleveland Indians

Status: Probably buying, but should be selling.

Needs: Listen, the Indians have had a nice run each of the last two seasons, but this isn't a team that's built to win this season. To actually compete with the Tigers and White Sox, Cleveland needs at least another starter, at least one right-handed bat (if not more) and a back-end reliever. They need that, plus Roberto Hernandez to come back and pitch like he did as Fausto Carmona a couple of years ago. Last year the Indians made the big, bold move, getting Ubaldo Jimenez, but we've all seen how that worked out. Chris Perez and Shin-Soo Choo both have one more year of arbitration and would bring back a bigger return than any of the free-agents-to-be, such as right-hander Derek Lowe, first baseman Casey Kotchman and left fielder Johnny Damon. The Indians will likely posture that they're buying -- or at least holding steady -- but the bold move would be to accept the battle is lost and regroup for the future.

Kansas City Royals

Status: Posting signs all over the neighborhood, there's a garage sale and we'll be here until the sun goes down or all is sold, whichever comes first.

Needs: The Royals still have minor-league talent, so they're the rare team that's looking to buy right now for the future, not the playoff push. What the Royals desperately need is starting pitching. Kansas City has been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Matt Garza. Garza, like any pitcher the Royals would go out and get, is under team control for next season, a must since the Royals aren't going to win anything this year. Closer Jonathan Broxton could interest some other teams, while the Royals would love to make room for Wil Myers by dealing Jeff Francoeur. There's also Yuniesky Betancourt, who, well, he can run into a ball every once in a while and also stand near second base or shortstop.

Minnesota Twins

Status: Sell, sell, sell

Needs: The Twins need pitching and depth -- two things every other team in the world needs. What they have to offer is lefty Francisco Liriano, who struggled Monday night against the White Sox. Liriano is certainly talented, but you never know what you'll get out of him. Denard Span and Ben Revere could help any team looking for outfield help. Josh Willingham would likely bring back a nice haul, but he's signed to a team-friendly deal for two more years. There's been rumors of the team shopping Justin Morenau, but he's owned $14 million next season, and that's a whole lot of money for any team acquiring him. He's also limited to the American League at this point, as well.

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