Between now and the end of the month, there figures to be at least a few big names being shipped around the league.

Unlike in years past, trading partners aren’t waiting until the deadline to deal for big names like CC Sabathia or Rich Harden.

But it still is fun to wait and see what happens July 31, when teams have to make moves without the players first clearing waivers.

So who could be going to a new team between now and then?

Here’s an educated (as in a Texas A&M education) guess regarding six big names who could have a new address by Aug. 1.

Colorado OF Matt Holliday Holliday, who finished second in the MVP voting last year, is just one of several bats in the Rockies’ lineup that has been mentioned in trade rumors. Holliday is signed through next season, and if the Rockies think they won’t sign him to a long-term deal, it makes sense to deal him. He’s the biggest bat available, but the asking price will be steep. Third baseman Garrett Atkins could also be dealt. The Rockies already have a replacement for him in Ian Stewart.

Toronto SP A.J. Burnett The right-hander is 10-9 in 21 starts. But the Blue Jays are out of the picture in the AL East and Burnett is expendable. He’s signed through 2010 but can opt out of his deal after this year. He’d fit in nicely as a No. 2 starter. Philadelphia was reportedly interested but talks have cooled.

Atlanta 1B Mark Teixeira The Braves are realizing that it won’t be easy to sign Teixeira to a long-term deal. The Rangers knew that last year when they dealt him. Trading for Teixeira is strictly a two-month deal for a playoff contender, which could hurt what Atlanta would get in return. But there have already been rumors of him going to Boston or the Los Angeles Angels.

Pittsburgh OF Jason Bay Not a big name in national circles, but the All-Star and teammate Xavier Nady have been hot names thrown around this month. Bay is signed through next year, and comes relatively cheap ($7.5 million in 2009). But the Pirates want prospects in return, and the asking price will be multiple players for a two-time All-Star with 19 homers and 54 RBI this season.

Seattle SP Erik Bedard The Mariners may need to deal Bedard just to make the trade for him not look so bad. They made the off-season deal because they thought they could contend in the AL West. It hasn’t worked out and Bedard will be free after this season. But his left shoulder woes have limited his value and he figures to get only two more starts before the deadline. Seattle hopes they’re great starts.

San Diego SP Greg Maddux The Padres certainly aren’t going anywhere. There’s no questioning Maddux’ ability and leadership. For a team looking to add a veteran starter, they could do worse than the 350-game winner. And despite being 42, he’s still given the Padres 124 innings. Despite a 3-8 record, he has a 4.21 ERA. Just because he’s on a bad team doesn’t mean he’s a bad pitcher.