Well that didn’t take long.

Less than a week after the conclusion of the World Series, before the Hot Stove League has truly opened its doors for business, we’ve already seen some big names come off the rumor mill, which is still weeks away from kicking into high gear.

Whether it’s as a free-agent signing or a potential trade candidate, there’s been no shortage of intriguing rumors and speculation for baseball fans to feast upon. It really is the most wonderful time of the year for fans because, at this point, anything’s possible.

But while it’s great to dream about our favorite team making a big-time addition this winter, reality is going to set in—sooner, rather than later—and many of those dreams will fade away.

What’s real and what’s fantasy? What’s fact and what’s fiction?

That’s what we’re about to figure out.

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