MMO Hot Stove Report – Jan. 3

Despite the Mets not doing anything in the past few weeks despite large pushes from almost every division rival, there is still hope – as the rays of sunshine and blue skies of Spring Training are right around the corner! Here is everything you need to know in the baseball world: RUMORS: The Orioles are looking to bolster their rotation, and have interest in free agent starters Edwin Jackson, Paul Maholm and Wei-Yin Chen. Only Coco Crisp knows where he will be playing next season. Which team do you think the outfielder will be roaming the field for? The Nationals have seemingly become the favorites to land 1B Prince Fielder. While the team may have just traded for Jason Frasor, it doesn’t seem likely the Blue Jays will continue their trading ways and acquire Matt Garza. Despite having a boatload of catchers, the Red Sox are looking into brining back long-time captain Jason Varitek. Across the river, the Yankees are on the hunt for a No. 2 starter. Jon Heyman suggests the marke...