Every team needs something at the deadline and many of them need the same thing. The Dodgers need relievers — as do the Red Sox. The Astros need starting pitching just like the Yankees. And the Phillies need outfielders just like the Indians.

But there are only so many players to go around, and further still, only some of them are affordable or even controllable. That's the ideal trade candidate, a player with several years left of team control at a reasonable price. That's why everyone wants Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd and Mets righty Noah Syndergaard.

However, while those are the types of players who usually get dealt, there are men out there who aren't as desirable who can still contribute. The guys who might be a little bit older with a lot of money on their contracts. The big contracts, in particular, are tough to move which is why the Marlins got so little back for Giancarlo Stanton. Having to pay a man for 10 years is a lot for teams to stomach.

We're here to tell you there are guys out there this year like Stanton (money and control-wise at least). There are men teams want to get rid of that contenders may shy away from because of their age and hefty deals. Despite that, we are saying several contenders should go after those guys. You may not agree with us, but if acquiring one means a World Series title either this year or next year, is there really any room to argue?

Big-contract players Braves, Indians, Phillies should deal for no matter the cost

Braves: Zack Greinke, SP, Diamondbacks, 35 (two years remaining, $32 million per year)

This would be completely out of character for general manager Alex Anthopoulos as the team is seemingly allergic to spending money. But here's the thing, Atlanta is young, they have guys coming off injuries and other players who are nearing career highs in innings pitched.

Atlanta will need help in the postseason and Greinke could give them that for the next two years while the Braves wait for Ian Anderson and Kyle Wright to come into their own.

The Braves have $131 million in guaranteed contracts this year, according to Baseball Reference, but just $31 million dedicated to next year. They can afford Greinke and if they got him they know what they are getting.

He's a solid pitcher who will give you tons of innings every year and can compete in the postseason even if he has had his struggles. The Braves likely will not do this, but it's hard to argue they shouldn't.

Indians: Charlie Blackmon, RF, Rockies, 33, (five years, $21 million per year)

Do the Indians want to go for it while they have Francisco Lindor? Of course they do. Do they have a little bit of money to spend before they try to extend him long term? Absolutely. So go after Charlie Blackmon.

MLB.com reported Monday the Rockies will listen to offers for Blackmon, though it may be unlikely he moves. He has five years and $21 million per year left on his deal. But here's the catch, he has player options in 2022 and 2023. Lindor will be a free agent in 2022.

Adding a player like Blackmon could convince Lindor to stay and you could pay Blackmon for a couple of years before Lindor potentially leaves. This is a deal that could be for two years. It would solidify their lineup it's not too horribly expensive. And while Blackmon is a right fielder, he can play left, which is a spot the Indians could certainly shore up.

Will this get done? Again, probably not, but for at least two years of control at a relatively affordable price — we'd do it.

Phillies: Jeff Samardzija, SP, Giants, 34 (one year, $19.8 million)

The Phillies need pitching help and they need it immediately.

Samardzija has been pretty good this year and he's under control until the end of 2020, just like Jake Arrieta. Philadelphia has money to spend, and with the money remaining on Samardzija's deal this year plus the $19.8 million next year, that's not that big of a chunk out of their salary picture.

Right now the Phillies could go into the postseason with a compromised Arrieta and Aaron Nola. Beyond that it's an assortment of pitchers with good-to-great stuff but injury and performance problems. Samardzija might not be a world-beater, but he would give the Phillies an experienced pitcher who has been durable every year. That's a good bridge to what the team hopes to do in the next couple of years.