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Here are the latest hot stove notes as we enter this Friday morning.

- Taking a look at how the Tigers’ outfield would shake out if the team can indeed sign Johnny Damon.

- The Royals may want to think twice about experimenting with Kyle Farnsworth as a starting pitcher.

- The Mets will see many battles for positions take place this spring.

- The White Sox are a surprise late entry in the Johnny Damon chase.

- The A’s follow the Red Sox offseason formula of pitching & defense.

- Some quick video hits of the top Cubs’ prospects.

- Corey Brock of MLB.com addresses three main questions facing the Padres in 2010.

- The Astros are hoping to reunite with centerfielder Willy Tavares.

- Orioles’ pitcher Brad Bergesen will need to rest his shoulder as spring training gets set to begin.

- A fantasy baseball breakdown of Jason Bay, Billy Wagner and several others.

- Frank Thomas is set to officially retire from baseball later today.

- The Rangers may be done as far as offseason moves go.

- The list of big names still unsigned this offseason is still fairly long.

- Alfonso Soriano needs to come out of the gates quickly this spring.

- A look at which Reds’ players will be under the microscope this offseason.

- The best talent in baseball may be found in the AL West and NL West.

- The case for Nomar Garciaparra as a Hall-of-Famer.

- An extensive breakdown of the AL Central division teams following this busy offseason.

- A bunch of key questions surrounding this upcoming baseball season.

- Phil Hughes is set to try and win the 5th spot in the Yankees starting rotation.

- Jamie Moyer is ready to battle for the 5th spot in the Phillies starting rotation.

Tom and Paul chat with Yankees writer Bryan Hoch of MLB.com about the club’s offseason moves, and preview the 2010 season. Topics include Joba vs. Hughes, Jeter and Mo’s contract status, and our predictions as to whether the Yanks can repeat in 2010. Full Story »

Here are some fresh hot stove links for Thursday morning, including Elijah Dukes’ signing with the Nats, Corey Hart’s arbitration hearing, and more.

- The Nationals agreed to a $444k one-year deal with Elijah Dukes on Wednesday.

- Scott Lauber of the Wilmington News Journal examines Jimmy Rollins‘ leadoff role with the Phillies in 2010.

- MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch takes an early look at the Yankees’ Hughes vs. Joba fifth starter debate.

- Rays writer Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, who was a guest on Hot Stove TV this week, is doing a live chat today at noon Eastern Time.

- Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News tweets that Japanese reliever Hisanori Takahashi probably has limited upside, considering he’s being courted for only a minor league deal by the Mets and Dodgers.

- The Brewers and Corey Hart are headed for an arbitration hearing today.

- Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News takes a deep look at Rangers right-handed pitcher Brandon McCarthy.

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

- The Rays will need to move quickly if they are going to try and sign Johnny Damon.

- The Mets and Dodgers appear to be the front runners for Japanese lefty Hisanori Takahashi.

- It does not appear the Giants will be able to avoid arbitration with Tim Lincecum.

- Mariners’ fans are hoping for an offensive improvement out of Jack Wilson in 2010.

- A look at a name who may contend for the Phillies’ backup catcher position.

- The Marlins’ bullpen may be an adventure in 2010.

- Signing pitchers to long-term deals can unfortunately produce below-average results.

- The Royals’ outfield may possibly get even more crowded. Speaking of the Royals, the team is set to give Kyle Farnsworth a shot for a spot in the starting rotation.

- Phil Hughes appears to have the stuff to become a good starting pitcher for the Yankees.

- Age has been a huge factor in why many baseball free agents have been slow to get signed this offseason.

- The Mets’ list of near-misses this offseason keeps getting new names added on.

- The Brewers need to and should open the vault to lock up Prince Fielder to a long-term deal.

- A look at which major league stars will look to bounce back with a vengeance in 2010.

- An extensive recap of AL East moves and a look at how those teams stand going into 2010.

- The biggest starting pitching questions surrounding every team in the AL.

- The battle for the 5th spot in the Reds’ rotation will be fierce.

- A look at the top 5 Indians’ fantasy players for 2010.

- Baseball fans may not want to give up on Manny Ramirez yet.

- The Mets have invited Rylan Sandoval to spring training.

- The 5 key questions facing the Phillies in 2010.

- Josh Kinney hopes for a return to form with the Cardinals in 2010.

We asked a bunch of Yankees bloggers for their opinions on the blockbuster trade that brought Curtis Granderson to New York for prospects Austin Jackson, Ian Kennedy, and Phil Coke. Did the Yankees overpay for a player with declining numbers? Full Story »