Mlb.com Hot Stove

With only one week left before pitchers and catchers report, which players could be heading into their last Spring Training? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jim Duquette discuss the future of a few of the game's greats, impact of Cuban defectors, Tyler Clippard's repertoire and much more on the Hot Stove podcast.

Are all 30 teams ready to pack up and head to Spring Training? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jim Duquette get together to discuss the White Sox interest in Andre Ethier, Greg Bird's injury, whether or not Ryan Braun will be 100% ready for Spring Training and more.

Why are so many teams suggesting Yoenis Cespedes come down in his asking price in years, dollars, or both? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jim Duquette break down the Cespedes market and sift through which teams may be in the Jonathan Lucroy market if the Brewers decide to move the catcher as part of their rebuilding process. Plus, the guys discuss the Padres deal with Fernando Rodney who could close games for the Friars and potentially bring trade value at the deadline if they go that route.

What's it like to enter January as an unsigned free agent? MLB.com analyst Jeff Nelson tries to explain what this feeling is like to MLB.com's Matt Waymire plus these guys breakdown which factors are hurting the secondary market for free agents and options for the unsigned outfielders like Yoenis Cespedes and Chris Davis.

A New Year means a whole new set of team resolutions and available players. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jim Duquette sift through the hitting and pitching markets and implications for the Dodgers and Yankees after acquiring Kenta Maeda and Aroldis Chapman respectively.

The holidays are here and teams are hoping for good gifts on their wish list. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Jim Duquette give you the latest updates including where free agent pitchers like Scott Kazmir and Mike Leake could end up. What's next for the Nationals after Brandon Phillips turns down a trade to DC and which team will make a splash and land slugger Chris Davis.

Some MLB teams are singing a sweeter tune as the Winter Meetings wrap up in Music City. MLB.com's Tim McMaster, Jeff Nelson, Richard Justice and Anthony Castrovince are live in Nashville to break down Kenta Maeda's posting, the D-backs' and Cubs' impressive offseason moves, where Starlin Castro fits with the Yankees and much more.

Jordan Zimmermann is officially off the market after signing with the Tigers. MLB.com's Jim Duquette and Matt Waymire discuss Al Avila's newest addition, Chris Young's inked deal with the Red Sox, where flamethrower Aroldis Chapman could land and more on Hot Stove.

Many teams have a lot to be thankful for this offseason but there's still a lot of time for major changes to happen over the offseason. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Anthony Castrovince break down the Dodgers' new hire in Dave Roberts, Tim Lincecum's return date, Kenta Maeda's chances of signing with a Major League club, whether or not Chris Davis can stay in Baltimore and much more.

Teams aren't wasting any time making moves for top bullpen arms. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jim Duquette break down the huge acquisitions for the Tigers and Red Sox and who the Dodgers could select as their new skipper.

The offseason in baseball can only mean one thing, it's time for Hot Stove. MLB.com's Jim Duquette and Matt Waymire break down some of the biggest free agents like Zack Greinke, David Price, Jason Heyward and Yoenis Cespedes -- and where they could end up in 2016. Plus, the guys explain why this is one of the strongest free agent classes in history.