If the MLB tradeline ended weeks ago, how are teams still getting new players traded to them?

Question

IE Paul Byrd going to the bluejays very recently

Answer 1

because u can place players on waivers. that deadline ends at the end of this month, the yankees put sexson on it

Answer 2

The Major League Baseball non-waiver deadline is July 31. After the All Star Break, teams will determine whether or not they are in position to contend for the post-season. Because of free agency and the lack of a salary cap in baseball, players in the final year of their contract are put on the "trading block" by many of the poor and mediocre teams. Smaller market teams will not, or can't afford, to pay their better veteran players high salaries so they will trade them to a contender for some players that can help them in the future.

The MLB waiver deadline is August 31. There is much less activity after this date, as the players must clear waivers to move teams