With the World Series behind us (yet another less than seven series) it's time to turn our focus to the off-season trade market: the Hot Stove. Dayn Perry has a thorough article up that breaks down each teams' needs. Rather than read me echo Perry's thoughts, just go check it out.And no, the title of this post is … Read more »

Today's the day! As the non-waiver trade deadline quickly approaches rumors about players being sent packing are flying about furiously. I tend to refer to Ken Rosenthal and MLB Trade Rumors the most during the Hot Stove. Here are the latest and greatest trade rumors:Eric Gagne could be headed to the Mets, while his chances of landing with … Read more »

The Washington Nationals wisely extended the hot-hitting, work horse 2B, Ronnie Belliard, on Monday. I like this move. Belliard is surprisingly affordable and reliable. He's got a great attitude in the clubhouse, and can play decent 3B, SS and 1B. Belliard is also valuable off the bench. The Nationals don't have much to back up this … Read more »

Cesar Izturis has been sent packing from Chicago in a trade that should put him back to regular playing time with the Pirates. This seems like an obvious indication that Jack Wilson will be traded. I know the Jays were considering Wilson in the off-season, but they seem set with their infield these days. MLBTradeRumors recently … Read more »

I'm watching the Nationals/Astros game on MLB.TV right now. The announcers mentioned that Dodgers' CF Juan Pierre is on a nine game hit streak right now. They went on to discuss his speed on the bases  and potentional to be one of the great base stealers of the game. I remember times when the speedster was a revered … Read more »

Roy Oswalt is making a rare relief appearance right now in Washington. The Astros have said he's an "untouchable" but the presence of some scouts in the house might be the reason why he's throwing in relief. Or, is he simply getting a chance to get an out after suffering a rough loss in his last start? Really, … Read more »

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, it shouldn't surprise anyone that Troy Glaus' name is still swirling about in rumors. After all, there's been consistent talk of him moving on out of Toronto for the past two months. Over at CBC.ca, they're suggesting that the Dodgers or Angels might offer … Read more »

I just love a good baseball comeback story, and the Nationals' Dmitri Young has got to be in the lead for the Comeback Player of the Year award. ESPN has a great story up right now about Young's amazing turnaround. The former Detroit Tiger is currently in third place in the NL for BA, … Read more »

Texas Rangers' 3B Hank Blalock is scheduled to have shoulder surgery next week, a move that could keep him on the sidelines for up to three months. Blalock has been a solid offensive threat for the Rangers for several years now, and was recently mentioned in several trade rumors. Presumably, this news will halt … Read more »

The woes of May have continued for the Toronto Blue Jays, but J.P. Ricciardi is standing firm while rumors of fire sales and reloads swirl around the baseball blogosphere.Troy Glaus was the hot spot on the trade rumor radar last week, but the recent aggrevation of a bone spur in his heel could hamper interest in … Read more »