The MLB offseason is in full swing, as we have already seen a pair of blockbuster trades, three players accept qualifying offers and a few other low-level free-agent signings.
There is still a lot left to be decided between now and spring training, though, and with the winter meetings less than a month away, expect the hot stove to continue getting hotter in the days and weeks to come.
Predicting the offseason is tough to begin with, as so many teams play things close to the vest, and unexpected moves abound both in free agency and on the trade market.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at five unexpected moves that could really shake up the 2015-16 offseason if they were to come to fruition.