Hot Stove TV: Red Sox Chat with Ian Browne of MLB.com

Here are the latest overnight hot stove notes as we head into Tuesday morning.

- The Mets still have some moves they can make to improve the squad. On another front, Mike Pelfrey is getting set to come into camp much lighter than last year.

- The Red have a couple of players that are out of options heading into spring training.

- The Marlins are looking for bargain basement deals to fortify the bullpen.

- The Cubs will likely shuffle the front office if there is another year of losing in 2010.

- The Yankees will likely not begin negotiating contracts with Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, or Joe Girardi until the season is over.

- Padres assistant Paul Depodesta reveals some good team nuggets in a recent interview.

- Here’s a look at what the Yankees are hoping to see from Marcus Thames.

- Breaking down the bizarre stats for Cubs pitcher Carlos Marmol.

- A Johnny Damon signing would alter the landscape of the Tigers’ outfield dramatically.

- The Royals sign Victor Marte and Jeff Bianchi to 1-year deals.

- The Rockies are hoping Carlos Gonzalez can continue the torrid pace from last year’s playoffs.

- A look at which teams may be the right fit for free agent second baseman Felipe Lopez.

- The Orioles are hoping Matt Wieters is ready to carry the heavy load of catching many games in 2010.

- It may be time for Nomar Garciaparra to retire.

- Michael Brantley is hoping to secure a starting spot in the Indians’ outfield this spring.

- A fantasy baseball preview of the Florida Marlins.

- A fantasy baseball look at the San Francisco Giants.

Here are some late hot stove notes for late Monday night, including a signing by the Orioles and some early trade possibilities. Full Story »

Here are a bunch of hot stove notes as we head into Monday evening.

- The Braves do not appear interested in free agent outfielder Jermaine Dye.

- New Mariners ace Cliff Lee has foot surgery but should be ready for baseball action in 3 weeks.

- The Yankees may have come up with a decent find in today’s Marcus Thames signing.

- Bryan Hoch of MLB.com answers a bunch of Yankees fans’ questions.

- The Marlins have announced this year’s non-roster invitees.

- The Cardinals have avoided arbitration with Skip Schumacher.

- Braden Looper is still hoping to land a major league deal to pitch in 2010.

- Bill Ladson of MLB.com answers a bunch of questions from Nationals’ fans.

- Carrie Muskat of MLB.com takes a shot at answering numerous Cubs fans’ questions.

- Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com answers numerous Indians fans’ questions.

- Johnny Damon could make sense for the Reds’ outfield this season.

- Matt Kemp is ready to lead the Dodgers back to the playoffs in 2010.

- A look at which “x-factor” players may be ready for a breakout season in the AL in 2010. Here is a look at which NL players can be the best of the bunch for a possible breakout year as well.

- MLB.com takes a look at the top baseball catchers for your fantasy baseball draft. Here is a look at the top fantasy baseball relievers. Next are the top outfielders, shortstops, secondbaseman, hitters, starting pitchers, first baseman, and third baseman.

- Taking a look at how the AL East second baseman rank.

- The Yankees’ list of non-roster invitees has been released.

- Rangers outfielder David Murphy should get enough chances to contribute in 2010.

- The Royals may want to give catcher Michael McKenry a good look over the next couple of seasons.

- The Mets have hired former manager of the year Bob Melvin as a scout.

- Matthew Cerrone of MetsBlog.com has a in-depth Q&A with Mets first baseman Daniel Murphy about the art of hitting.

- Stan McNeal of the Sporting News takes a look at which teams have the best chance of breaking their championship drought.

- A look at some fantasy baseball sleepers. Another group of players that may fly under the radar.

We asked a few Braves bloggers for their opinions on whether the team should stretch its payroll restrictions to sign free agent outfielder Johnny Damon. Check out their responses below. Full Story »

We asked some Washington Nationals bloggers to weigh in on the team’s recent signing of Adam Kennedy, whom they turned to after failing to sign Orlando Hudson. Check out their thoughts below. Full Story »

We asked several Phillies bloggers to chime in on the team’s decision to extend Joe Blanton for three years, while failing to retain Cliff Lee for one more year at $9 million. Full Story »

We asked a bunch of Mets bloggers for their thoughts on the club’s pitching staff as we head into the 2010 season. Check out the responses below. Full Story »

Tom and Paul chat with Astros blogger Evan Hochschild of CrawfishBoxes.com about the team’s offseason moves and prospects for 2010. Topics include new manager Brad Mills, new starter Brett Myers, and much more. Full Story »

SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports via Twitter that the club has signed outfielder/DH Marcus Thames. Full Story »