K-Rod's 40th; Durham dealt; Tex next?

K-Rod turns 40. And it's only July 20.

Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez is keeping fantasy teams afloat in saves, single-handily, picking up his 40th save Sunday in a 5-3 win over Boston. 

So, just how many saves can K-Rod gobble up? I'm still thinking 60 and he's on target for even more.

How does K-Rod's pace compare to Bobby Thigpen's record-setting 57 save season? Thigpen mopped up 25 saves in August and September after just 32 through the end of July. 

Law of averages says that K-Rod won't get 25 saves in those final two months, but it's possible he could reach 65 or more, if the Angels keep winning these close games and his right arm stays attached.

Seems like a perfect sell-high.

Holliday, Teixeira auditioning?

Matt Holliday hit his 16th home run, his 22nd double and drove in two runs in a win over Pittsburgh. Mark Teixeira hit two home runs, his 18th and 19th, in a lopsided loss to Washington.

Both sluggers are increasing their trade value as the trade deadline inches closer. Teixeira seems more probable to be traded, but Holliday's name has been linked to several rumors, including one with the Mets that involved Carlos Beltran.

If Teixeira is dealt to the Red Sox or Yankees, his two likeliest suitors, look for a boost in value as the Braves lineup has been disappointing at best this season.

Trading Holliday seems like a tall task, as his Coors Field batting average splits are slanted so severely (.362..277) toward Denver, not to mention he's hit twice as many HRs (80-39) in the thin air, that other GMs are leary to dole out high-level prospects.

If Holliday is dealt, look for a dropoff in production.

Just something to keep in mind if you're considering trading for either in the next two weeks.

Durham traded to Milwaukee

Must have been a bizarre day for Giants 2B Ray Durham, who was dealt to the Brewers for  two prospects, however Durham was in Milwaukee playing the Brewers and simply stayed in town and will travel with the team to St. Louis.

Durham had to sign off on the deal.

Quietly, the 36-year-old Charlotte native is having a successful season, hitting .293, albeit with only 3 HR, 32 RBI, 42 runs and 6 SB. His value all but drops off the table so long as Rickie Weeks is still healthy. Look for spot starts and pinch hits for the switch hitter.