Now, the NL phones aren't restless either, every club wants to improve their teams for the best too and even with the huge quantity of relievers, it's quite possible that all the sellers will hold on their players until the final moments to get the best in stock for exchange.
Each club is taking all the probabilities to get the best potential deal, which is the case of the Diamond Backs and the Pirates; contrary of the predictions of many outsiders, their contention was a bit earlier. Also, the Giants and the Phillies are taking measures about how much they are willing to give for a couple of months.
In the NL East, the Phillies and the Braves have a strong lead over the rest of the division after using the best two pitching staffs. These two teams are solid candidates to reach the playoffs; however, it's probable they will be improving their lines to strengthen the already solid bullpen they have for the World Series.
The Cardinals, the Pirates and the Brewers are hungry to reach the highest spot in the division, so any of these who win the deadline will become the favorite to win the Central. The Brewers added Francisco Rodriguez to their rooster on what it looks like the most aggressive move on their part.
These are the NL clubs and their wish lists
The Phillies are interested in adding a new right hand slugger and relief pitcher, however they really doesn't need it, what they really need is something against lefty pitching, though this small weakness haven't affected their potential.
The Giants could use some offensive; they aren't too exigent and can improve on anything they want. The Giants coach Brain Sabean believes that just one player wouldn't be enough, but he stated that the line requires an upgrade.
Atlanta Braves has Eric O'flanerty, Jonny Venters and Craig Kimbrel, on their rooster. The big three are key players on many winnings and the Braves could integrate another member, they may add another right hander, one option they have been aiming is Peter Moylan who we may see on October.
While everyone may think that the D-Backs would need a replacement to cover Stephen Drew due the injury cause at the end of the season, but that is not the case in the words of Arizona general manager Kevin Towers. Even if the D-Backs want to add a new starting pitcher, they won't risk their success just for filling an unnecessary gap.
Now that they have Francisco Rodriguez, the Brewers are looking for a left-handed relief help now that they have some casualties like Mitch Stetter, Zanch Braddock and Manny Parra. Milwaukee also wants to upgrade their left infield, but there are not many starting basemen and shortstops available.
With a good back end conformed by Fernando Sales and Jason Motte, The Cardinals are requiring a right handed reliever since Eduardo Sanchez was shut down due to an injured shoulder. But manager Tony La Russa knows that getting a top reliever will be kind of difficult, because of the high demand they have.
The Pittsburg Pirates are looking to upgrade their offense, but they are not going to risk their future. Pedro Alvarez can provide a strong offensive, he is a good slugger, and did it great during the Triple-A; though he had some troubles during the Majors. So, for the Pirates trying to get someone of the top could be really highly expensive for their booty.
Now, the Reds already have talent to compete and fill with action the race in the NL Central, they really don't need to improve so much, but Walt Jocketty quoted he will inspect with detail what could be good for them.