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The Toronto Blue Jays have already made a massive splash this offseason and it will be hard for anyone to top their moves after they pillaged the Florida Marlins roster. However, the MLB winter meetings are coming up and you can expect a number of hot stove conversations to start taking place.
There are a slew of quality players on the market, including one elite starting pitcher and one elite hitter. Zack Greinke will be at the top of many wish lists this offseason but don’t expect the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees to be in play. He doesn’t like the spotlight shining on him too much, so teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels, the Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals to be among the biggest players.
Josh Hamilton (Photo credit: Keith Allison)
At the plate, Josh Hamilton will be the prize of the class and it’s uncertain exactly where he’ll land. The Rangers would obviously love to have him back but a number of other players –...
Found December 01, 2012 on
Baseball Reflections:
PLAYERS:
Zack Greinke,
Josh Hamilton,
BJ Upton,
Nick Swisher,
Mike Napoli
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers
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