Dodgers Lose Out on Lee

If the Dodgers make a trade for a starting pitcher before the trade deadline, it won't be for Cliff Lee. The Cleveland Indians sent Lee along with Ben Francisco to Philadelphia for four prospects. The Dodgers now must look at Jarrod Washburn, or if the market has softened, Roy Halladay.

Editor's Note: Non-Halladay Options

With the trade-deadline looming (it's official end is next Friday), here is a list of the players I believe the Dodgers should pursue whose names don't sound like an Englishman's vacation:

LaTroy Hawkins (Houston) - Solid set-up man, could also sub-close if necessary. His current set-up role gives him more versatility in the bullpen, such as multiple innings. Catch: Houston never admits it's out of contention.

George Sherrill (Baltimore) - Lefty closer could make him both a lefty-specialist/set-up man. Catch: Baltimore acts like it has the power in the trade, and will try to strong-arm teams into giving up a top prospect in return.

Jarrod Washburn (Seattle) - A solid middle-of-the-rotation starter who could stabilize the rotation. Catch: No one knows what Seattle wants to do.

Matt Capps (Pittsburgh) - A diamond in the rough, Capps is a solid closer. Catch: No catch. With the Pirates, mid-season trades are like a bodily function.