As the celebratory feeling quickly fades following the Washington Nationals' World Series victory, the MLB hot stove should begin heating up.
The marquee free agents will dominate much of the headlines. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Stephen Strasburg opted out of his deal with the Nationals, so he'll join Gerrit Cole as the top pitchers available.
Because of the price likely necessary to land the top free agents, teams will invariably turn to the trade market to strengthen their rosters ahead of 2020 Opening Day.
Here are two rumors to follow in the weeks and months ahead.