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Odds of All 30 MLB Teams' Hottest Offseason Rumor Becoming Reality

With the MLB offseason in full swing, the hot stove seemingly provides us with a handful of new rumors to discuss on a daily basis.

At this point in the offseason, prior to the winter meetings, the bulk of the rumors revolve around players who could potentially be available on the trade market as opposed to free agents and where they might wind up signing.

Top Potential Ian Kinsler Suitors, Trade Packages

The hot-stove rumor mill has made it clear that the Detroit Tigers have all their star players on the table. Miguel Cabrera. Justin Verlander. J.D. and Victor Martinez.

And then there's arguably their most attractive trade chip: Ian Kinsler.

Impact MLB Offseason Moves Teams Should Pull the Trigger on ASAP

Thanksgiving is behind us (belch), and the winter meetings kick off Dec. 4, but MLB's hot stove is lukewarm at best.

Kenley Jansen Would Be Classic Head-Scratching Move for Adrift Marlins Franchise

Kenley Jansen is one of the best relief pitchers in baseball. By definition, he'll improve any club that signs him.

He doesn't make sense for every team, however, financially or strategically, including the Miami Marlins.

So, naturally, they're in deep on Jansen.

Best 2016-17 MLB Free-Agency Fallback Options, Position by Position

Any good baseball executive enters free agency with more than one plan in mind.

Even the best of baseball operations departments cannot predict what a player may decide. A team can target a free agent and offer him a great deal, but ultimately the decision lies with the player.

So, many teams have to put alternative plans into action.

Yes, fans can hope that their team lands its top targets. But should it not, take a look at who your team may fall back on.

MLB Trade Rumors: Analyzing Buzz on Andrew McCutchen, Ian Kinsler and More

Free agency gets all the headlines this time of year in Major League Baseball, but a dreadful crop of talent for all 30 teams to choose from should boost interest and activity in the trade market over the winter. 

The end of November is often the calm before the storm, as MLB players and executives are making their final preparations for the winter meetings that will begin on December 4. 

Rich Hill Signing Would Be Great Yankees Fit for Both Present and Future

The New York Yankees need a starting pitcher. In past winters, that would have led to their going after only the best options, and damn the cost!

But since they need to be smart this winter, let's help point them toward Rich Hill.

Would Evan Longoria Trade Actually Make the Los Angeles Dodgers Better?

It's November. That means turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and Evan Longoria to the Los Angeles Dodgers rumors.

Here's one, courtesy of MLB Network's Jon Morosi:

OK, that's less a rumor and more informed speculation. And maybe Longoria-to-L.A. talk isn't quite as inevitable as Thanksgiving.

It's Time to Take the Threat of an MLB Lockout Seriously

It's been 21 years since Major League Baseball exited its last work stoppage.

Oh, how I'd love to tack an "and counting" on the end of that sentence. Instead, time may be counting down to baseball's next work stoppage.

MLB Teams That Could Surprise with Huge 2016-17 Offseason Splashes

Like the action on the field, Major League Baseball doesn't always follow the offseason script outsiders anticipate.

Big-market clubs don't always make the biggest splashes. And teams we expect to stay silent sometimes emerge as the offseason's biggest surprises. So as we embark on a winter that could see an unusual number of trades, let's take a look at which teams could come up with unexpected hot-stove moves.

Could those clubs end up doing the same once the 2017 season ends?

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Tampa Bay
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Boston
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Chicago
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Minnesota
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Los Angeles
17%
Texas
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Total votes: 270

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