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Free-agent MLB outfielder Gerardo Parra has narrowed down his desired teams to three as he prepares for the next phase of his career.

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South Korean reliever Seung-hwan Oh signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, general manager John Mozeliak confirmed at a press conference.  

"Ultimately we brought Oh in to what we feel is already a very dynamic bullpen and he will most definitely add to that," Mozeliak told reporters.

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Monday the team has engaged in contract extension negotiations with third baseman Adrian Beltre.

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Let's pretend for a second that every player in Major League Baseball was placed on the trade block.

Ignoring things like team need and franchise direction, who would be the most valuable trade chips in the game in this hypothetical situation?

That's what we've set out to determine in the following article.

Ahead you'll find the top 25 future trade assets based on that very hypothetical situation, but before we dive into that list, a few ground rules:

Some would argue that engaging in an exercise to build MLB's perfect hitter is an effort in futility, for such a player already exists. But sadly, Bartolo Colon did not make the cut as a potential donor for our trip into Dr. Frankenstein-like madness.

Cue the creepy music—or Edgar Winter—whatever floats your boat.

Most of the offseason headlines surrounding the Baltimore Orioles have focused on their high-priced game of chicken with first baseman Chris Davis.

From the arrival of Zack Greinke at Chase Field to the landing of David Price at Fenway Park, it has been an ambitious offseason for big spenders like the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Boston Red Sox.

The question now becomes whether that offseason ambition will transform into wins on the field in 2016. As we get set for the latest round of "contender" or "pretender," let's begin by laying out the ground rules.

Jose Bautista is among the many impending Toronto Blue Jays free agents first-year general manager Ross Atkins must address by this time next year, and contract discussions with the 12-year veteran slugger are reportedly set to begin in mid-January.

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Edwin Encarnacion, who hit 39 home runs and drove in 111 RBI in 2015 with the Toronto Blue Jays, is seeking a contract extension with one year remaining on his three-year, $29 million deal.

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The start of spring training is still several weeks away, but it's never too soon to start planning for this year's fantasy baseball draft.

With that in mind, ahead you'll find a preliminary look at the top 10 fantasy options at each position for the upcoming season.

A few things to consider: