MLB Trade Deadline is almost here (ESPN Insider)

The 'Stros really need to get Tejada if they want any shot at the postseason. However, if you remember me saying that they need to bring up 2 of their badass players in the farm system. Well, Hunter Pence is one of those guys, so I don't think they should do that deal. In other words, doesn't look like the 'Stros are going anywhere this year. Hell, doesn't look like the Chisox will either. This would be the first time in a really long time that the World Series teams don't make the post season the following year.