As always, the MLB trade deadline for this year is July 31, prompting a "trade frenzy" in the weeks leading up to the deadline. Last year, the frenzy truly begin on July 14, when the San Diego Padres traded Drew Pomeranz to the Boston Red Sox.

Several key players, such as White Sox Closer David Robertson and Athletics Starter Sonny Gray have already been marked as potential trade candidates. One news article in particular created a list of 25 players who could mark the beginning of this season's major trades.

Today, we asked people when the trade deadline frenzy would start.

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