Hot Stove TV: Indians Blogger Nino Colla

Here are the latest hot stove notes as we head into early Saturday afternoon.

- The Cubs win the arbitration case vs. infielder Ryan Theriot.

- The Mets are hoping to void the team’s waiver claim on pitcher Jay Marshall.

- The Astros organization is rewarding GM Ed Wade with a contract extension.

- The offseason was torture for Mets owner Fred Wilpon.

- A look at what will be the main issues facing the Diamondbacks in 2010.

- A look at what Russell Branyan could bring to the Indians’ offense this season.

- USA Today looks at the main problems the Dodgers, Cardinals, Phillies, Yankees, and Mariners will need to solve to go all the way.

- The bidding for Rod Barajas is heating up.

- New Tigers’ pitcher Phil Coke may bounce between reliever and starter in 2010.

- Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie looks to put 2009 and his injuries behind him.

- Taking a look at a Twins minor league report for 2010.

- A look at A’s outfielder Ryan Sweeney and the potential impact he can make in 2010.

Here are the latest hot stove notes on this Friday night.

- The Rays and Braves may still be players for Johnny Damon. The Tigers remain in the hunt.

- The Rangers may be bidding higher than the Mets for Rod Barajas.

- The Indians should see immediate benefits from their signing of Russell Branyan.

- Andy Pettitte feels like his body is in good shape as he gets ready for another year on the mound.

- Arbitration season is nearing an end with the Cubs and Ryan Theriot the last case to be heard.

- David DeJesus is ready to take on the rightfield role for the Royals.

- The Giants may be keeping an eye out on the playing time for Bengie Molina and how it may affect his salary in 2010.

- There are many questions on whether Manny Ramirez can regain his pre-suspension form for the Dodgers in 2010.

- Ted Lilly receives good news about his knee.

- Padres starting pitcher Chris Young is off to a good start in spring training as he battles back from his arthroscopic shoulder surgery last season.

- Rich Hill and Kyle McClennan seem to be the leading candidates for the 5th spot in the Cardinals rotation.

- Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg answers some questions from Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

According to an AP report, catcher Jeff Mathis won his arbitration case against the Angels today. Full Story »

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports via Twitter that the Nationals have won their arbitration hearing against lefty reliever Sean Burnett. Full Story »

The Angels have signed shortstop Erick Aybar to a one-year deal, thus avoiding arbitration, reports Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times. Full Story »

Here’s a fresh batch of hot stove news and notes for Thursday morning, including a Pirates pitcher injury, a Rod Barajas update, and much more. Full Story »

Astros employee Alyson Footer tweets that the Astros have won their arbitration hearing against starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez. Full Story »

Here are the latest hot stove notes on this Wednesday evening.

- The Padres and Cardinals appear to be the front-runners for free agent infielder Felipe Lopez.

- There are lots of questions that surround Tigers pitcher Dontrelle Willis and his ability to return to the majors.

- Johnny Damon may not want to sign with the Tigers.

- The Nationals have signed lefty reliever Ron Villone to a minor league deal.

- The Astros and Wandy Rodriguez could not avoid arbitration.

- The Red Sox will need to make a big decision about keeping Victor Martinez past this season.

- A look at the Giants’ top prospects.

- Here is an overview of the top pitching pickups this offseason.

The Associated Press reports that Nationals reliever Brian Bruney lost his arbitration case with the club today, and will earn $1.5 million in 2010. Full Story »

Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports via Twitter that Marlins center fielder Cody Ross has won his arbitration case with the team. Full Story »