Clown noses, check. Circus music, check.

But under the Miami big top, would the Marlins really trade ace Jose Fernandez now? When they've got him under team control for another three years?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday they're set to unveil a statue of Jackie Robinson outside Dodger Stadium in 2016. 

Mat Latos played for three big league teams in 2015 in what was the worst season of his career.  

Injuries have gotten in his way the past two years, but if he can remain healthy and regain his old form, Latos could find a landing spot in free agency.

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The New York Mets have bolstered their outfield depth for next season, reportedly agreeing to a deal with Alejandro De Aza on a one-year deal. 

For the second time in less than a year, Mike Leake has found a new home, agreeing to terms with the St. Louis Cardinals.

While trade chatter in the Hot Stove League has begun to regurgitate many of the same names we've been talking about for much of the offseason, a list that includes Carlos Carrasco and Jose Fernandez, one new name has begun making the rounds on the rumor mill—Jake Odorizzi.

It's almost Christmas, and 2016 is right around the corner. It's hard to believe that we're just over two months away from hearing those fateful words: "pitchers and catchers."

Before we get there, though, there are still plenty of moves left to be made. Most of the heavy lifting has already been done, but several quality players with immense value remain on the market.

Are you sitting there wondering why the New York Yankees haven't seemed interested in building for 2016 this winter?

Here's a potential spoiler: It might be because they have their eyes on what's coming after 2018.

For a brief moment in time, the entire belief made a lot of sense. 

It was too logical not to.

Major League Baseball’s free agency and trade market had seen the predictable run on starting pitchers, and even a bunch of relievers. Then, somewhat predictably, the biggest position player on either market, Jason Heyward, signed his megadeal with the Chicago Cubs for $184 million over eight seasons.

It's an even year, San Francisco Giants fans. And that means—well, here's the thing. You want honesty?

It means nothing.

There is no mystical energy that binds the galaxy together and decrees the Giants must hoist a Commissioner's Trophy in 2016. Yes, they won titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014. That's a fascinating numerical anomaly, but it's not a harbinger of things to come.