Jeffrey and Craig discuss the Astros front office situation, qualifying offers, free agency and trade rumors, and more.
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Seven simple rules to make your Hot Stove trade rumors more realistic.
Ben and Sam break down three trade rumors that surfaced over the weekend.
When you hear a team is talking to Josh Hamilton this month, what does it mean?
It’s a lot of fun to talk about Justin Upton being traded, which might be why reporters talk about it so much, and it might be why Kevin Towers talks about it so much.
Five scenarios in which it might make sense for Jeffrey Loria to finish the job and trade his team’s best remaining asset.
Some deadline deals that were rumored to have been discussed didn’t end up happening. Colin attempts to figure out why each one fizzled.
The Phillies reportedly offered the Reds a lopsided deal, and the Reds reportedly rejected it.
How much you bid on Jim Thome this week says a lot about the league you’re in.
What do the Nationals, Braves, and Mets need heading into the deadline, and where might they find it?
The Astros and Dodgers agreed to a trade, but Carlos Lee wasn’t interested. We can still talk about this non-trade, because this non-trade is still interesting.
What do the White Sox, Tigers, and Indians need heading into the deadline, and where might they find it?
The Orioles are, surprisingly, in a pennant race, and now Jim Thome is in a pennant race.
What do the Cardinals, Pirates, Brewers and Reds need heading into the deadline, and where might they find it?