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12. Xavier Nady, Pirates outfielder. Seems like a perfect fit for the Mets, but there may not be a match. Could fit well with Tampa, too. Odds for a deal: 7-1.

13. Jose Guillen, Royals outfielder. He can hit (and I'm not even talking about clubhouse fights), but his welcome has probably worn out. That yearly salary of $12 million is a major deterrent, however. Odds for a deal: 5-1.

14. Randy Wolf, Padres starter. Solid starter should help someone. Time for the Pads to sell. Odds for a deal: 1-2.

15. Greg Maddux, Padres starter. A friend swears he won't waive his no-trade to leave San Diego. If he does, he's a positive pickup for the clubhouse as well as on the mound. Odds for a deal: 7-1.

16. Ken Griffey Jr., Reds outfielder. He wouldn't mind a deal to Tampa Bay. But how much does he have left? Odds for a deal: 4-1.

17. Raul Ibanez, Mariners outfielder. Solid player is one of many having an unspectacular season in Seattle. Odds for a deal: 8-1.

18. Brian Giles, Padres. Professional hitter, but with disappearing power. Time to go, though. Odds for a deal: 3-1.

19. Joe Blanton, A's starter. Slumping pitcher probably should have been dealt earlier. Odds for a deal: 10-1.

20. Randy Winn, Giants outfielder. Solid player who was once traded for Lou Piniella. That won't be the deal this time, though. Odds for a deal: 4-1.

21. Paul Byrd, Indians pitcher. The Indians are obviously sellers. But is anyone buying? Odds for a deal: 2-1.

22. Bronson Arroyo, Reds starter. Same boat as Byrd. Odds for a deal: 2-1.

23. Willy Taveras, Rockies center fielder. He's being shopped already. Odds for a deal: Even money.

Vari bad choice

Players have been known to gripe occasionally about the voting that is done by fans or writers. But the players' choice to vote Jason Varitek onto the AL All-Star team over A.J. Pierzynski should eliminate any need to listen to future griping. I'm all for Varitek's great intangibles, and he's surely been a major part of two World Series titles, but as one of this season's prime outmakers, he never should have gotten anywhere near the game.

Varitek's election over the prickly, self-important Pierzynski has to come under the heading of "popularity contest." There's no other possible explanation for the election of a .215 hitter.

Pierzynski , who's hitting .296, was one of a few White Sox to be snubbed, joining deserving young pitchers John Danks (6-4, 2.52) and Gavin Floyd (10-4, 3.22). White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye (19 HRs, 52 RBIs, .308), who made the final five in the AL, is another who should have made it without sweating out a fan vote.

Mike Mussina (11-6, 3.64) should be there, too. So should Pat Burrell, who gets my vote to win the final-five fan vote in the NL (though Corey Hart, with 14 homers, 52 RBIs and a .299 average, isn't a bad choice, either).

And oh yes, Ichiro (.302), who plays hard only occasionally, shouldn't be allowed anywhere near Yankee Stadium. That one was the fault of the fans.

Around the majors

• Considering the Yankees' recent reluctance to part with their better prospects, a new stance that killed their chances to acquire Johan Santana and then Sabathia, one likely target for them should be Freddy Garcia, who's rehabbing in Miami and expected back before September. Garcia's former Mariners teammate Alex Rodriguez took time out from his busy schedule to recommend Garcia, who wouldn't cost the Yankees a prospect since he's a free agent. It would only cost them cash, which they have.

• The Yankees' unwillingness to trade with Cleveland unless they were granted a window to negotiate with Sabathia is a strong indication that they'll be in the bidding for the pitcher this winter. One person close to Sabathia questions whether New York would be a good fit -- but of course, money talks.

• George Steinbrenner's slowdown won't prevent him from flying up from Tampa for the All-Star Game, a Yankees person said. He is almost never seen at Yankee Stadium anymore. And obviously son Hank has taken over pontificating duties.

• Rodriguez's decision to switch away from longtime agent Scott Boras (and eventually take on Madonna's celebrity rep, Guy Oseary) may be viewed differently now that reports indicate it may have been influenced by Madonna, and not Warren Buffett, after all. Boras, who got A-Rod the $252-million deal with the opt-out clause that made A-Rod and C-Rod (divorcing wife, Cynthia) ridiculously rich, technically is still working for A-Rod, though A-Rod's only close now to Oseary.

• Several Rangers players are said to have congratulated management when Sidney Ponson was released.

• The Mariners are expected to consult extensively with Pat Gillick before choosing a permanent GM. Some could see a return for ex-Mariners GM Gillick, who still lives in the Seattle area. Gillick has said that he plans to retire from the Phillies after the year. However, Gillick is said by sources not to have thoroughly enjoyed working for Howard Lincoln the first time around.

• The Dodgers are said to be considering "one or two" shortstops to replace the injured Rafael Furcal. One is the Pirates' Jack Wilson.

• The Nationals' roster isn't impressing anyone. "They have nothing but fringe players in their every day lineup," one competing exec said.

• From everything I've heard, Boston execs don't want Barry Bonds, even if David Ortiz is hurt worse than believed. Remember, there isn't room for an entourage in their cozy clubhouse.

• Hey, good news: Gary Carter hasn't put his foot in his mouth for more than a week.