MLB Rumors: Analyzing Trade Whispers as Pitchers and Catchers Report

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Spring training may have started, leaving the prime time of the MLB hot stove in its wake, but some leftover trade rumors are still floating around the mill.

Here's a look at three names making some news, along with analysis.

Jose Quintana

Chicago White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana may not be a household name, but he's proved to be a durable and reliable starter in five big league seasons.

In his last four, he's made at least 32 starts and thrown for no fewer than 200 innings each year. He's proved to be effective, too, posting a 3.35 ERA.

There isn't exactly a large supply of durable and successful left-handed starting pitchers, let alone ones entering their age-28…