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It's been a long winter for Carlos Gonzalez—one of those MLB stars who just can't seem to shake those pesky trade rumors.

CarGo is the most prominent player left stranded on the block, but he's got plenty of company from some fellow outfielders who are also twisting in the trade winds. With Yoenis Cespedes finally off the board, there's reason to believe the trade market for those guys will begin to ramp up.

A little snow couldn't keep Carlos Correa from America's pastime. Not even a lot of snow—like the "up to 30 inches" kind—could.

It's official: We can now add "weather correspondent" to Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout's resume.

Trout has made it known he is a "weather guy," writing in the Players' Tribune he has direct messaged people at The Weather Channel about storm models. With Winter Storm Jonas burying the East Coast, the 2014 American League Most Valuable Player had a chance to live his dream.

The MLB landscape has been reshaped by an impressive influx of young talent in recent years, and that wave of star-caliber prospects arriving on the scene figures to continue this coming season.

Even the casual baseball fan knows names such as Corey Seager, Byron Buxton, Lucas Giolito, Julio Urias and Tyler Glasnow, as those five players figure to be atop most prospect ranking lists and should be able to make an immediate impact once they arrive in the big leagues.

With the Texas Rangers less than one month away from reporting to spring training, outfielder Josh Hamilton is still dealing with lingering knee problems. 

New York Mets third baseman David Wright praised Yoenis Cespedes on Friday for being a "great teammate" before the team signed the outfielder to a three-year contract.

The 2015-2016 Major League Baseball offseason has kicked up quite a storm, but it's just about settled. With spring training on the horizon, the peak months of the Hot Stove season are nearly over.

So let's take a minute or two to talk about what we've learned.

It's obviously a lot, but we're going to file the really important stuff into seven key takeaways. These range from interesting new wrinkles that the winter brought to how the free-agent and trade markets behaved to how much money was spent. On that last point, prepare for some big numbers.

The love affair between Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets may not turn out to be a long-term relationship. But it'll be more than a fling.

The New York Mets and All-Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes have agreed to terms on a new contract, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported Cespedes and the Mets agreed to a three-year deal worth $75 million with an opt-out clause. Heyman reported Cespedes will get $27.5 million if he opts out.

What do Blue Jays and Vikings have in common? Well, if you're referring to the fowl and the historical people, nothing.

But now that AL MVP Josh Donaldson is getting grimy and suiting up in armor for the History Channel's upcoming fourth season of Vikings, there is a connection!