Preview/Prediction

The annual winter meetings are always an exciting time around Major League Baseball, as an offseason full of swirling rumors finally kicks into gear and we see a number of significant free-agent signings and blockbuster deals pulled off during the four-day event.

This year's meetings will start this Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, and it's time for one last round of predictions before they get underway.

Ahead is a look at all 30 MLB teams' most likely splash during this year's winter meetings.

With David Price off the board, Zack Greinke can officially claim his place at the center of the baseball universe as Week 4 of the 2015-16 MLB offseason draws to a close.

While everyone patiently awaits Greinke's decision on where he'll be pitching in 2016, Aroldis Chapman is patiently waiting to find out just where he'll be traded.

The MLB offseason has already seen some lucrative deals made to free agents, and clubs are continuing to dig deep into their pockets to grab the top players available.

The Boston Red Sox, after finishing in last place in the American League East in each of the last two seasons, found their ace in David Price, signing him to a seven-year, $217 million contract on December 1.

Like chocolate and peanut butter, baseball and music have always fit together well. Whether the inspiration for songwriters or the fuel that fires up a player as he steps into the box, the mutually beneficial relationship they share is timeless.

So it's only fitting that the baseball universe will be descending on Music City—Nashville, Tennessee—for its annual winter meetings, which officially begin Monday, Dec. 7. Owners, general managers, agents, scouts, pundits and players will gather to conduct business, some more urgent than others.

The winter meetings are set to kick off on Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, and with the market set for pitching and no shortage of trade rumors swirling around, the MLB world could be in four a busy four days.

Heck, it's already been a busy offseason, and the calendar just turned over to December.

Two of the marquee free agents on the pitching side of things have already signed, as Jordan Zimmermann agreed to a five-year, $110 million deal with the Detroit Tigers and David Price inked a record seven-year, $217 million deal with the Boston Red Sox.

Next Monday, the best and brightest minds of Major League Baseball will be yukking it up in Nashville, Tennessee, causing both the rumor mill and the transaction wire to go haywire.

Yes, the winter meetings are nearly upon us. You had best prepare yourself for the madness.

Clearly, the way to do that is to listen to warnings about what's coming. That's what we're going to get into by using this final week before the winter meetings to make some predictions.

We've already seen a handful of significant MLB trades this offseason, and there's plenty more action on tap with the winter meetings right around the corner.

Fewer teams are willing to fully commit to the idea of rebuilding or selling off key pieces these days because the presence of the second wild card has opened the door for more contenders.

It's still likely, however, that a number of blockbuster deals will get made between now and Opening Day.

Even though Thanksgiving dominated Week 3 of the 2015-2016 MLB offseason, there was still plenty of buzz surrounding stars like David Price and Jose Fernandez.

When it comes to the chase for Price, a heavyweight has emerged from the American League East. Meanwhile, some clarity has been provided on the future of Fernandez in South Beach.

As you enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers, here's a look at all the biggest questions and answers from the week that was.

Fact: Everyone reading this will still be trying to comprehend Friday morning exactly how they fit that much food into their stomachs on Thanksgiving Day. Fiction: Everyone reading this will regret eating that much.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and, of course, food. Thankfully, our dear friend, baseball's rumor mill, has given us plenty to feast on as the offseason's third week comes to an early end.

The MLB winter meetings are just two weeks away, and the competitive landscape of free agency will likely make its biggest plays this offseason. 

Executives of all 30 teams will convene in Nashville, where the hot stove will reach its peak.