MLB: Five Deals That Must Be Done Before the Deadline

There are a million trade rumors floating around as the trade deadline nears.  Here are five trades that should happen in a perfect baseball world (or at least my perfect baseball world). 1) Jarrod Washburn to the Yankees . This one should be a no-brainer for the Mariners.  They would save $13-14 million between the next two years, money that could replenish their farm system, sign draft picks, or shore up their international operations.  Their organization has plenty of holes that need filling and this money could go a long way.  But apparently, Seattle management wants a solid prospect as well, a request that is utterly ridiculous.  Here's hoping that they wisen up, unload Washburn, and turn the page on 2008. 2) Raul Ibanez to the Mets .  This is another no-brainer for the Mariners.  The Mets would like some outfield security in case some of their role players start slumping and Ibanez is having another solid season (.810 OPS, right around his career ... (link)