As Affliction betting just showed us when the Fedor/Barnett fight was axed 10 days before its scheduled date, anything can happen in sports. We must expect the unexpected and the same principle applies to the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Who are the top 10 candidates to be dealt?

10. Jose Guillen, outfielder, Kansas City Royals

The Royals aren’t happy with his play, and neither is he – he’s “embarrassed” by his performance relative to his salary. As bad as Guillen has been, he still has some pop and could help a power-starved contender like San Francisco.

9. Chad Qualls, relief pitcher, Arizona Diamondbacks

He’s drawing interest according to MLB betting fans, but what’s the fuss all about? He’s blown a save every month this season and his 3.63 ERA isn’t great for a closer.

8. Scott Rolen, third baseman, Toronto Blue Jays

He’s not the power hitter he once was, but he still plays superb defense and has gap power. Maybe the Cards would take him back? Someone could use him.

7. George Sherrill, relief pitcher, Baltimore Orioles

He’s unproven in clutch situations but he’s tough to hit. I’d bet on him going in my MLB predictions, not necessarily to close, but perhaps to be a setup man.

6. Adam Dunn, outfielder, Washington Nationals

About a dozen teams could use his power bat – the Tigers come to mind – but Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said he isn’t trading Dunn. Do you believe him?

5. Adrian Gonzalez, first baseman, San Diego Padres

If he was more likely to get dealt, he’d be higher on the list, but teams will need bigtime offers to pry him from San Diego’s hands. He’s one of the game’s best all around players, with great power and excellent defense, and any team would be lucky to have him. Atlanta would make sense if they’d part with Tommy Hanson, but I doubt it.

4. Cliff Lee, starting pitcher, Cleveland Indians

You’ve probably heard this one before – “the Roy Halladay consolation prize.” In some ways, the lefty Lee is in fact a poor man’s Roy Halladay. He too has great control and the ability to go deep in games, so I’m betting management in Cleveland fields lots of offers for him next week.

3. Victor Martinez, catcher, Cleveland Indians

Martinez’s future is cloudy; he’s still young enough to be worth retaining, but he’d bring a nice return wherever he goes. The Red Sox were interested a while back and would probably part with Clay Buchholz to land V-Mart.

2. Matt Holliday, outfielder, Oakland Athletics

Perhaps the most likely big name to be dealt, Holliday went from underrated to overrated this season. However, he’s still a big, youngish, multi-talented player who can help a good team in the middle of the order. All accounts suggest St. Louis is the front runner and you have to think hitting behind Albert Pujols would do wonders for Holliday.

1. Roy Halladay, starting pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays

Think the rumor mill is churning out of control now? Wait another week. He’s the best pitcher in the game according to players, managers, scouts and GMs, so he’ll command a huge return. The Jays’ asking price is astronomical but sports predictions followers shouldn’t be shocked if a team steps up and sells its soul to get Doc. He’s so good that he’s worth virtually anything another team gives up to get him.