A raise is often held out, by both legislators and aides to the Governor, as possible trade bait.

But Rivera is insurance against an injury, and potential trade bait.

But being dangled as trade bait has not affected Carter.

He thinks the Yankees are going to use him as prime trade bait to land a quality starting pitcher.

Hardaway could also be a key to the Knicks' future - as trade bait.

His name continues to be floated as trade bait.

He was another anonymous prospect being tossed around as trade bait.

He saw the value of owning his own source of players, both to stock the Cards and to provide trade bait.

And one of the first names on the list of possible trade bait?

There is going to be a time in everybody's career that they're put out there as trade bait.