5 Surprising 2015-16 MLB Offseason Rumors That Will Actually Come True

The 2015-16 MLB offseason is just starting to pick up steam here midway through the month of November, though there have been some significant moves already made.

Free agents A.J. Pierzynski and Franklin Gutierrez both opted to re-sign, the Yankees and Twins pulled off a swap of Aaron Hicks-for-John Ryan Murphy and the Mariners acquired Joaquin Benoit from the Padres for a pair of prospects.

There is still obviously a ton to be sorted out between now and the start of spring training, though, and the rumor mill is in full swing as a result.

With that in mind, here is a look at five somewhat surprising rumors from early this offseason that actually have a good chance of coming to fruition in the days and weeks to come.

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