The Los Angeles Angels need help in the bullpen so the Nationals should offer them either Saul Rivera or Jason Bergmann for 26-year old righty swinging catcher Bobby Wilson. Wilson was the #13 rated prospect in the Angels’ minor league system heading into last season according to Baseball America. But, he is blocked behind Mike Napoli and Jeff Mathis with the Angels. With that in mind this kind of a trade makes perfect sense to both teams. Wilson is good enough to battle Jesus Flores for the starting job if he is healthy when spring training begins. Come on Nationals, get this done.

The Nationals really need some young talented pitching and the July 31st trade deadline is a good time to stockpile some. Shortstop Christian Guzman is the best of the trading chips the Nationals have this year. OF Josh Willingham, 1B Nick Johnson and OF Austin Kearns all could net the Nationals a couple of youngsters apiece. Scott Olsen could also help out the Nationals by getting traded before the deadline as he has not pitched too well for them this season. Lefty relievers Joe Beimel and Ron Villone could each net a prospect (maybe 2 for Beimel). Veterans Willie Harris, Ronnie Belliard, Josh Bard or Will Nieves could net some fringe prospects. The Nationals have some decent hitting but they need a lot of pitching as the current staff doesn’t have much talent.