Quentin trade market per Olney

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In case you are not an insider, I'll c/p the bit about Quentin from Buster Olney's blog: Carlos Quentin could be most valuable bat at trade deadline - MLB - ESPN

The San Diego Padres could always try to sign Carlos Quentin for themselves, and that would make some sense, because San Diego is an organization housed in a big ballpark, starved for power.
But in the next 56 days, Quentin could become the most sought-after hitter in the trade market. General managers have gone through rosters and have had early conversations with other teams, and they say that, generally, they don't expect a lot of front-line hitters to be available.
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Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty ImagesIf he can remain healthy, Carlos Quentin can bring power to the lineup of a contender.

Quentin could be; he is capable of carrying a team for a month with his power, which can translate in any ballpark. Since being activated off the disabled list, he has been crushing the ball, generating four doubles and five homers in six games, with 12 hits in 23 at-bats for an OPS of 1.925. He had two homers Tuesday night as the Padres came back to beat the San Francisco Giants.
Last year, the best available hitter wasCarlos Beltran, and in return for the veteran outfielder, the New York Mets got top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler from the Giants. If the Padres choose to trade Quentin, they will probably be in a similar position to take advantage of what would be a seller's market for the slugger.
The enthusiasm of other teams will be mitigated by Quentin's daunting injury history. But he would theoretically fit well in the lineups of a lot of contenders. Let's speculate (and at this point, that's all this is):

Cincinnati Reds: Left field has been a puzzle for GM Walt Jocketty -- the Reds' left fielders currently rank 23rd in OPS -- and the cleanup spot has been a tough fill for manager Dusty Baker. Quentin could solve both problems. Keep in mind that the Reds and Padres dealt in the offseason (the Mat Latos blockbuster), so San Diego's front office will have a strong idea of what it might want to target.
Tampa Bay Rays: The Rays adhere to their doctrine as tightly as any team in the majors, and as a practice, they do not usually trade prime assets for players on the cusp of free agency. But the Rays have the option of being aggressive and trying to bolster a thin offense -- and Tampa Bay has a championship-level rotation. The Rays need power, and Quentin could provide it.
Cleveland Indians: He would be a perfect fit in so many ways; Quentin is a right-handed hitter, which the Indians need desperately. But it would not be the Indians' way to give up prospects for a short-term fix.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Quentin would be an excellent addition, and Don Mattingly would have a 3-4-5 of Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Quentin. But remember, the Padres and Dodgers would have to complete an intra-division deal to make this happen, and historically, the two teams don't usually work together.
Atlanta Braves: This is one to watch. The Braves don't have a lot of financial flexibility, but they have some good pitching prospects -- and they have a need, especially if Chipper Jones continues to have physical problems. A Braves' lineup without Chipper would have much better balance with Quentin:
CF: Michael Bourn
3B: Martin Prado
C: Brian McCann
LF: Quentin
1B: Freddie Freeman
2B: Dan Uggla
RF: Jason Heyward
SS: Andrelton Simmons
Toronto Blue Jays: The Jays are like the Rays in how they adhere to their process and their system, and trading for a possible free agent is not something they would normally do. On the other hand, the AL East appears to be wide open, and Quentin would be a powerful addition.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Yep, they're in the race, just two games out of first, and of course they could use Quentin's bat. But the Pirates have typically been conservative trade-deadline dealers.A.J. Burnett helped them win Tuesday night, as Dejan Kovacevic writes.
Miami Marlins: They're all about win-now, in 2012, and after their red-hot May, why not? Quentin would add needed depth to the middle of the Marlins' order.

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But remember, the Padres and Dodgers would have to complete an intra-division deal to make this happen, and historically, the two teams don't usually work together.

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