MLB Trade Deadline: St. Louis Cardinals & Cleveland Indians Fighting It Out For Tampa Bay Rays' David Price

The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and that means the successful and teams in need of some reinforcements become vultures, awaiting the chance to pounce and steal talented stars from struggling franchises, like the Tampa Bay Rays. That's exactly what's set to happen with their ace, David Price, who's attracting major attention from the St. Louis Cardinals, and smaller interest from the likes of the Cleveland Indians. Who will land the pitcher, and what will it take to get him?

Price, a former AL Cy Young winner, will cost an arm and a leg. It's likely that a minor prospect or two, and one top prospect and possibly more, will be the least the Rays require to consider trading Price. Price will come at a cost, but would he be worth it? Teams like the Cardinals and Indians are in need of pitching help, and both have the tools to make this deal a reality, but would they be willing to match the Rays' needs?

The four-time All-Star has been targeted by most MLB teams, but he turns 29 next month, and is earning a huge sum of around $14 million per season. With teams unaware of where he wants to play, and lacking a commitment, it's tough to know what Price is truly worth. If Price promised a team he'd resign, then he'd be worth everything a team would have to give.

Should the Rays trade him while they can, or should they keep him as they push to recover from their disastrous season?