We have some veterans to ship out

And do we ever! Right now, we've got batting champs, MVPs, speedy centerfielders! Come and get 'em! Who are our potential trade partners this offseason?

St. Louis Cardinals
They have Jim Edmonds in Center Field, but have you seen Jim Edmonds lately? He's not an everyday kind of guy - he keeps breaking down, he's not as good a hitter, etc. Not to mention that his WARP-3 for this year was just 2.9, and Pierre's was 3.4! Given that St. Louis is in no position to spend a lot of money on a top centerfielder, especially with a rotation as bad as theirs, maybe a straight-up trade of Pierre for Edmonds would make everyone happy, especially if Edmonds doesn't insist on playing everyday. Even if Grady Little will insist on batting him 4th or 5th.

Houston Astros
Craig Biggio is retiring, so why not stick an aging veteran there for one more year and call it a transition period? Kent would go along with it, for what it's worth, because he could see his family. More importantly, the Astros might give up something for Kent, since he's still a pretty useful player.

For that matter, maybe they'd like Nomar over there. They could use a third baseman, but I don't know if Nomar wants to go to Texas, and it is his choice.

Cincinnatti Reds
Maybe they'd want Nomar at third, but again, he's got a no trade clause. Maybe if he really wants to hang out with Ken Griffey Jr and Bronson Arroyo, but I don't know how likely that is.

Atlanta Braves
They just might need a centerfielder when they can't afford Andruw Jones, and maybe they'd want a guy who can play everyday. Even when he shouldn't.

New York Mets
They could play Ruben Gotay at 2nd, or have Jeff Kent! They could also use Kent to spell Delgado, who is clearly not aging gracefully.

Philadelphia Phillies
I put this here because they thought trading Bobby Abreu made them a better team.

Washington Nationals
They locked up their infield, but maybe they'd want Pierre, or someone else who would be real high-profile to add to an opening day roster in a new ballpark. We'd take Ryan Church.

Orioles
Maybe they'd want Pierre, who would sadly be a big improvement over Corey Patterson. I wouldn't count on it, but you never know. They might go for Kent or Nomar at first base, too.

White Sox
They could try a young guy in center, or get an extra Scott Podsednik and get Juan Pierre. I hate to do that to Juan, although Ozzie would really like him.

Minnesota Twins
We know Torri Hunter isn't going to stay there. We also know that in addition to a center fielder, they could use a DH or a third baseman (Nick Punto?!), so why not offer Kent, Pierre, Nomar and cash for someone. This has the makings of a real blockbuster deal. If they're really crazy, Santana.