Let's check out some of the latest trade rumors and takes floating around MLB:

C.C. Sabathia - The left-hander isn't on the market yet, but the Indians are going to have to make a decision soon. All three AL East contenders (Red Sox, Rays, Yankees) and a half dozen others are among those believed to have shown interest in the frontline starter. - Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Ichiro Suzuki - if the Mariners really want to shake things up, they should seriously consider trading Ichiro, the international icon who has three tools that are among the best in baseball: his arm, his speed and his ability to hit for average. His negatives are that he appears at times to be playing at half speed and to have more interest in stylin' than anything of substance. - John Heyman, SI.com

Ben Sheets - The Brewers' ace confirmed Tuesday that he has every expectation of testing the free-agent market this winter. “That’s the direction I’m headed right now,” Sheets said. “You can’t invite yourself back.” The Milwaukee Brewers’ staff ace referred to the club’s decision not to try to negotiate a new deal before or during the 2008 season. Sheets is having the kind of year that every free agent-to-be covets. After tossing a complete-game four-hitter Monday night against Atlanta, he is 9-1 with a 2.59 earned run average through 15 starts, with a league-best three complete games. Now, even if the Brewers came calling with a new offer, Sheets admitted that he probably wouldn’t listen. - Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukke Journal-Sentinel

Josh Hamilton - When the Texas Rangers traded for Josh Hamilton, they thought it was more likely he'd have a knee or shoulder issue than a relapse into substance abuse. The knee issue cropped up Tuesday. Two innings after diving for a ball in center field, Hamilton left the game against Houston with left knee inflammation. It's the same knee on which he underwent arthroscopic surgery in 2006. The Rangers did not put him on the disabled list but listed him as "day-to-day." He will be re-evaluated today. - Evan Grant - Dallas News