Spring training has arrived. . Late next week Cactus League Tyrell Terry Jersey and Grapefruit League games will begin. Real live baseball is not far away. Until then, here are some stray hot stove rumors to help you pa s the time. still exploring Bryant market COL 3B #23 BA0.282R108HR31RBI77SB4 The Cubs are still exploring the trade market, including scenarios involving , . and the Cubs now know they control him another two years rather than just one. That makes him much more valuable on the trade market.Of course, the primary motivation for a Bryant trade is money. He'll make $18.6 million in 2020 and upwards of $25 million through arbitration in Freddie Gillespie Jersey 2021. The Cubs claim to be cashed out -- they've made nothing but very minor free agent signings this winter -- and trading Bryant would free up payroll and also add good young talent to the organization.Bridich ducks Arenado questions STL 3B #28 BA0.315R102HR41RBI118SB3 pitchers and catchers reported to spring training on Tuesday and all the attention was on the team's star third baseman. not because he had been named in trade rumors, but because the Rockies did nothing to improve this offseason. Colorado is not surrounding Arenado with enough talent to contend. GM Jeff Bridich was asked about the Arenado situation Tuesday and he had nothing to say. "Nothing. There is no comment. I haven't had any comment to this point, so we'll move past that. Next question," Bridich told reporters, . One of the greatest players in franchise history is upset and on the trade block. Why should the GM Willie Cauley-Stein Jersey comment on that? Weak sauce, Bridich.Cubs working to sign Kipnis ATL 2B #22 BA0.245R52HR17RBI65SB7 As the Cubbies continue to scour the trade market, the team is also nearing a minor league contract with veteran infielder , . . reported earlier on Tuesday that the were among the teams with interest in Kipnis.Kipnis, 32, has not been even a league average hitter in three years now, though he's a left-handed hitter with some pop, and he plays second base and center field, Tyler Bey Jersey two positions of uncertainty on Chicago's north side. A minor league contract is a zero risk move and the Cubs appear they will give Kipnis a look in camp. Perhaps there's something left in the tank and he can help as a role player. add CarGo SEA RF BA0.200R21HR3RBI10SB0 is not ready to call it a career just yet. reports the Mariners have signed the veteran outfielder to a minor league contract. He'll earn $750,000 at the level. CarGo spent last season with the and Cubs. He turned only 34 in October, believe it or not. underwent core muscle surgery last month and is not expected to return until a few weeks into the regular season. Trey Burke Jersey In the interim, the Mariners figure to use in center field with and on the corners. Gonzalez gives the club a little veteran depth in case the kids struggle while Haniger is sidelined.Pillar market heating up LAD CF #11 BA0.259R83HR21RBI88SB14 The market for free agent center fielder is beginning to heat up, . The and are among the teams involved. Pittsburgh traded two Boban Marjanovic Jersey weeks ago, and with replacing in right field, Boston has three left-handed hitting starting outfielders. Pillar's righty bat would help. , though that is just my speculation. Texas does not have a true center fielder on the roster at the moment and the team is currently slated to roll with out there. Pillar would give the team a solid glove, if nothing else. Either way, it sounds like the veteran ballhawk will sign soon enough.