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Each MLB Team's Most Critical Goal Before Trade Deadline Expires

The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is nigh, and every team in Major League Baseball has priorities to fulfill before it passes.

We're only considering the biggest goal for each of MLB's 30 clubs. For contenders, this covers upgrades. For everyone else, it encompasses how they can best use the trade market to bolster their chances of future contention.

We'll go in alphabetical order by city.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Acquire an Impact Bat

    When the Arizona Diamondbacks ran cold in May, their offense was at fault. Now they're running cold in July, and their pitching is to blame.