There are two types of teams who hold significant power at the MLB trade deadline.
A rebuilding club with coveted veteran assets and a contender with the prospect talent to swing a blockbuster deal to acquire said veteran talent.
Ahead we've taken a crack at ranking all 30 teams based on their trade asset power.
That first meant identifying each team as a buyer or seller, based on expected performance and organizational philosophy. In other words, don't expect a rebuilding team like the Milwaukee Brewers to suddenly change course or a team pushing hard to contend like the Seattle Mariners to throw in the towel if they're within striking distance.