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Traditionally, the White Sox would be a team focused on hitting ball out of the park. As hitting coach Greg Walker put it, last year the team was a “Softball team, they would either hit a home run, or pop out.” Their lineup was occupied with veterans like Jim Thome and Jermaine Dye, who were traditional power hitters in the lineup. But ever since August 31st, when the White Sox shipped Thome to the Dodgers, you could tell that a change in philosophy was brewing. Full Story »

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Here are the latest hot stove notes as we head into Thursday evening.

- A look at 3 keys for the A’s as the team approaches the 2010 season.

- The Reds have come to terms with Kip Wells on a minor league deal.

- The Angels are reuniting with Robb Quinlan on a minor league deal. Quinlan is primarily a utility player who appeared in 54 games with the Dodgers, finishing with a 2HR/14 RBI and a .243 batting average.

- There may be 3 teams now in the bidding for Johnny Damon. The White Sox may actually end up being the best fit for Damon.

- Dan Uggla is happy to still be a Marlin heading into the 2010 season.

- A look at why Jermaine Dye is still unsigned at this point of the offseason.

- A look at the best young pitchers in baseball.

- The Marlins have signed Mike Lamb to a minor league deal.

- A good look at how the Reds’ bench will stack up.

- The Rockies are going to be a solid contender in the NL pennant race this year.

- The Nationals come to terms with Elijah Dukes on a 2010 contract.

- Luke Hochevar may soon begin to come into his own for the Royals after all the hype.

- A look at which players may become available at this summer’s trade deadline.

- Astros’ fans are hoping the injury bug can finally stay away in 2010.

- Rangers’ pitcher Brandon McCarthy may have to battle to seal the team’s fifth starter spot in the rotation.

- A look at how the Mariners’ lineup should shake out in for the 2010 season.

- The Nationals will have a big decisionto make on deciding if Stephen Strasburg should start the season in the big leagues.

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

- The Mariners may still be in search of a catching solution.

- The Nationals may be offering $2 million guaranteed to Chien-Ming Wang in an effort to land the former Yankees pitcher.

- The Red Sox have claimed pitcher Gaby Hernandez off waivers from the Mariners.

- The Astrosannounce contract deals for 3 pitchers.

- The Mets have not expressed any interest in bringing Gary Sheffield back.

- The Braves have made an offer to Johnny Damon, along with some help from Chipper Jones who may be trying to convince Damon to come on board.

- Jermaine Dye is telling teams he would play first base as another option if he can get a chance to sign a deal.

- Carlos Delgado is considering retirement if he can not land a deal.

- The Angels are hoping to sign Cuban shortstop sensation Adeiny Hechevarria. The Blue Jays may also be an interesting fit as well.

- Pirate fans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of top prospect Pedro Alvarez to the roster.

- The Mets, Cubs, and Phillies could still make sense for a mid-year landing point for Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz.

- The Mariners have signed pitcher Jesus Colome to a minor league deal. The odds of him making the team will not be great.

- The Indians still have a chance to land a free agent bargain.

- Marty Noble of MLB.com answers Mets’ fans questions about Daniel Murphy, top prospect Ike Davis, and more.

- Mark Sheldon of MLB.com answers Reds’ fans questions about Juan Francisco, top prospect Yonder Alonso, closer Francisco Cordero and more.

- Could the Nationals reunite with free agent lefty reliever Joe Beimel?

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.

Here are the latest hot stove notes as we get through Monday morning.

- The Indians may be keeping an eye on free agent outfielder Jermaine Dye.

- Check out some of the comments on whether the Twins can become an elite team in the AL Central.

- Is Carlos Beltran indeed furious with the New York Mets?

- The Mets get some good news in regards to top prospect Fernando Martinez.

- An extensive look at what stage certain Braves’ prospects are in the organization.

- There are big questions surrounding Astros’ shortstop Tommy Manzella and his ability to secure the starting role for a significant amount of time.

- Is the Mets franchise set for an extended downturn?

- Joel Sherman of the NY Post poses some key questions facing the Mets and Yankees this season.

- MLB.com is out with its fantasy baseball preview for 2010.

- Tampa Bay Rays’ fans may soon miss Carl Craford.

- Kyle McClellan will get a shot to nail the 5th starter spot in the Cardinals’ rotation.

- Cubs’ GM Jim Hendry may be on the hot seat if the team stumbles in 2010.

Here’s another fresh batch of hot stove links to help feed your hunger for offseason baseball news.

- The Nationals signed veteran pitcher Shawn Estes to a minor league deal. The left-hander is expected to contend for a spot in the starting rotation.

- Tim Lincecum is prepared to fly to Florida for an arbitration hearing with the Giants, if need be.

- Jon Paul Morosi thinks Jermaine Dye could be headed to an AL club, and that Toronto looks like a good fit.

- The Giants are open to trying star catching prospect Buster Posey at other positions.

- The D-Backs haven’t made any progress in their arbitration negotiations with newly-acquired Edwin Jackson.

- The Reds won’t turn to another player if they can’t strike a deal with free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes.