Relief market alternatives (Insider)

Some teams have declared themselves in the trade market, executives say. The San Diego Padres are ready to trade, and so are the Brewers, who moved veteran infielder Aaron Hill to Boston on Thursday, and so are the Phillies. Some teams think that the Rays and the Angels are prepared to field any idea that another team would bring to them.

The Yankees are in the same position, as GM Brian Cashman said the other day -- if you have a suggestion, give him a call -- and rival officials say the Yankees are taking offers for their veterans.

The Rays, Angels and Yankees could be motivated by the calendar, because although there are 24 days before the Aug. 1 deadline, each of those teams has a…