Never too early for the Hot Stove

[Stu]

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A Giles and Nixon platoon makes no sense since both are left-handed. If they go after Giles it is with the intent of replacing either Damon or Ramirez.

Actually, I've heard the plan would be to trade Nixon for pitching.

[TarHeelMan]

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5. A few Padres expect catcher Ramon Hernandez to sign a huge deal with the Mets.
-- San Diego Union-Tribune

That'd be really, really nice....

[bergie56]

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Actually, I've heard the plan would be to trade Nixon for pitching.

Call the Twins. Trot would fit in nicely but I dont think we would pay 7.5 million/yr for him.

[ZM Punk]

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I heard Damon might walk in the offseason.

[IlliniM1ke]

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San Diego Union-Tribune (Scroll Down): "The Red Sox signaled they could be a suitor if right fielder Brian Giles enters free agency next month. Persons close to Giles expect to hear from the Cardinals, who might lose right fielder Larry Walker to retirement. The A's pursued Giles when he was in Pittsburgh and employ one of Giles' closest friends, catcher Jason Kendall."

I'd rather STL went younger in the OF but I wouldn't hate Giles in a Cards uni, he'd be great in the #2 spot where his OBP would be very nice, he also wouldn't be expected to hit many HRs as long as he got on base in front of Pujols, Edmonds, and Rolen.

[elicoleman]

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DALLAS - Pat Gillick and Charlie Manuel want pitching for their team. They're not bashful about asking for it.

According to National League sources at the winter meetings here, the Cubs asked the Phillies yesterday what it would take to pry away two-time All-Star rightfielder, Gold Glove winner and reigning Home Run Derby champion Bobby Abreu.

The answer: Mark Prior.

The Cubs didn't say yes.

But they didn't say no, either; at least, they haven't so far.

The Cubs did say they would not consider dealing Carlos Zambrano, who is taking his turn atop their pecking order of promising young pitchers, following Kerry Wood and Prior, who is 25

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/13338004.htm

[TheTruth916]

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Dodgers/Rangers Trade:

Soriano to the Dodgers for Pitcher named Broxton (Bullpen Power pitcher) their will be other pitching prospects as well in this deal

A's/Dodgers Trade:

Bradley to the A's for Saarloos, Mario Ramos..The source for this is off a New Station in Sacramento on KXTV Channel 10. (although Steve Phillips is reporting that he may be dealt to the Cubs)

ATL/RedSox/TB Trade:

Renteria to ATL
Lugo to Boston
TB gets Prospects from ATL

Padres/TB Trade:

Burroughs to TB for Brazelton

Padres/Rangers Trade:

Eaton to Rangers
A-Gon and Laird to Padres.


Blue Jays/Rangers Trade:

Mench and A-Gon to the Jays
Batista,League, Houdson to the Rangers

"The Globe cited a source involved in negotiations said the Red Sox are working on a three-way deal with the Diamondbacks and Angels. Ramirez would go to the Angels, who would send prospects to the Diamondbacks, and the Red Sox would get a package of players that includes Troy Glaus."

Those are whats happening around the league so far some have truth and some just are rumors at this point.

I will keep updating as i find more on these trades. Stay Tuned


Official Trades that have happened:

Sean Casey to the Pirates

Bradley to the As

ESPN's Peter Gammons is reporting that Kris Benson is on his way to the Royals for Jeremy Affeldt and Mike MacDougal.

[PDex]

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Bradley to the Cubs?? Baker has face to face

I don't mind this trade as a Cubs fan. If Baker can keep him in check in the clubhouse then we should take the risk. Trade for him. Not like the Cubs have to worry about crowding out of talent in the OF.

[nyyanksfan20]

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Bradley to A's isn't official, the A's aren't even talking to the Dodgers anymore.