How the AL East is looking as Deadline nears

With the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline less than three weeks away, the buzz is building all around the Major Leagues. From cell phone to cell phone, from batting cage to batting cage, everyone is talking trades.

In the American League East, much of the hype surrounds Orioles superstar Manny Machado. Would Baltimore dare trade him within the division to the Yankees or Red Sox? There's also the matter of how the Yankees will upgrade their starting rotation and if Boston can add another big arm to its bullpen.

This week, MLB.com spoke with scouts and executives for their opinions on what other teams might do.

Here is a breakdown.

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