MLB Hot Stove: Prince Fielder to Texas and All 30 Teams' Latest Juicy Rumor

As the MLB offseason pushes into its final month, there are still a number of impact players who have yet to find a home on the free-agent market.

The hot stove is still in full swing, as there are a handful of intriguing new trade or signing rumors seemingly every day, even now at the end of January.

So here is a look at the latest rumor surrounding all 30 MLB teams, as GMs look to fortify their rosters heading into the spring.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Gerardo Parra Not Going Anywhere

Following the signing of Joe Saunders to fill the fifth spot in the rotation, the Diamondbacks look set to open the season with the roster they currently have in place.

One move they could still make is looking for a trade partner for left fielder Gerardo Parra who has been pushed to the bench after the team signed Jason Kubel this offseason. However, GM Kevin Towers has stated that the team will more than likely hold onto the 25-year-old outfielder.

Atlanta Braves: Likely to Hold onto Jair Jurrjens

While trade rumors surrounding Jair Jurrjens swirled at the beginning of the offseason, it looks more and more like he will be staying in Atlanta this coming season according to GM Frank Wren.

The team has a wealth of starting pitching and could use it to make a trade once the season starts, but for now it looks like they are all set making moves heading into the 2012 season.

Baltimore Orioles: Interested in Signing RP Luis Ayala

After struggling to a 5.63 ERA in 40 innings in 2009, Ayala spent the entire 2010 season in the minors and little was expected of him when the Yankees signed him to a minor league contract last offseason.

However, he wound up making the team out of spring training and went on to post a 2.09 ERA over 56 innings of work. Now it looks as though it has come down to the Orioles and Angels as far as who will sign the 34-year-old.

Boston Red Sox: Interested in Signing SP Roy Oswalt

The Red Sox pulled off a deal yesterday, trading shortstop Marco Scutaro to the Rockies for right-hander Clay Mortensen, and aside from picking up a solid starter/reliever to give the team some more pitching depth, Boston also freed up roughly $6 million in the move.

That has led many to believe that the trade was a precursor to the Red Sox making another move, namely signing veteran starter Roy Oswalt. With John Lackey shelved for the season and after piecing together a rotation through injuries last season, adding Oswalt would go a long way towards shoring up the team's starting pitching.

Chicago Cubs: Leading Contender for Yoennis Cespedes?

Since bringing in Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer, the Cubs have made a number of small scale moves and have picked up some nice young pieces to add depth to the organization.

While they have yet to pull off the high-profile signing that many hoped they would, there is still time for them to do so and one report has them as the team showing the most interest of anyone in Cuban outfielder Yoennis Cespedes.

Chicago White Sox: Still Shopping Gavin Floyd

While his name has not been mentioned much of late, the White Sox are still listening to offers for right-hander Gavin Floyd according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports.

The 29-year-old pitcher will be a free agent at season's end and with the White Sox looking to restock a thin farm system, Floyd will likely be moved at some point. The Red Sox have expressed interest in him according to Morosi, and if they miss out on recent target Roy Oswalt, they could go after Floyd.

Cincinnati Reds: Looking at Ryan Theriot to Backup at Shortstop

The Reds have been as active as any team in baseball this offseason, pulling off a blockbuster trade to acquire Mat Latos, dealing for Sean Marshall and signing Ryan Ludwick and Ryan Madson.

They may not be done either, as the team is reportedly looking for a veteran to back up rookie Zack Cosart at shortstop. The team has had talks with Theriot according to the article, and he could serve as a backup at both second base and shortstop.

Cleveland Indians: The Pitcher Formerly Known as Fausto Carmona

It recently came to light that 28-year-old Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona was a fraud, as he has lied about his identity and age and is in fact 31 years old and named Roberto Hernandez Heredia.

That led to his arrest in the Dominican Republic and the Indians traded for starter Kevin Slowey shortly after finding out. The team will now need to decide what to do with the pitcher, and Jon Heyman of CBSSports thinks the team should release him and use the money they save to sign a starting pitcher.

Colorado Rockies: Team Could Trade Pitching for Position Player Prospects

The Rockies have acquired a ton of starting pitching since the deadline last season when they picked up Alex White and Drew Pomeranz from the Indians for Ubaldo Jimenez.

Since that deal, the team has also picked up Guillermo Moscoso and Josh Outman from the A's for Seth Smith, Tyler Chatwood from the Angels for Chris Iannetta, Kevin Slowey from the Twins for Daniel Turpen and signed Jamie Moyer to a minor league deal.

The team has already flipped Slowey to the Indians and could look to move another pitcher before the season starts in an effort to replenish their position player crop according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.

Detroit Tigers: Interested in Signing Johnny Damon or Juan Pierre

Following the season-ending ACL injury of DH Victor Martinez, the Tigers have set to work looking for the best option to attempt to replace the .330 BA, 12 HR, 103 RBI line of production that Martinez put up last season.

According to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, Damon is a possible replacement and is a stronger candidate than first baseman Derrek Lee to sign with the team. Damon spent 2010 with the Tigers and had a 2.3 WAR.

Jim Bowden of ESPN confirms that Damon is a potential target, and adds Juan Pierre to the discussion, saying the team is looking to add a table setter for the top of the order and count on Brennan Boesch and Delmon Young to pick up the run production slack.

Houston Astros: Team Willing to Pay Half of Carlos Lee's 2012 Salary in Trade

Astros slugger Carlos Lee is entering the final year of the six-year, $100 million deal he signed back in 2007 and he is due to earn $18.5 million in 2012.

The Astros have heard from a few teams interested in the 36-year-old according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, who points to the Indians as a destination that could make sense.

Jayson Stark of ESPN reported that the team would be willing to take on half of his 2012 salary, making him a much more appealing option. Still, he may have to wait until Prince Fielder signs, as he could be viewed as a consolation prize for whoever misses out on him.

Kansas City Royals: Rotation to Stay as Is, Team to Evaluate Young Pitchers

The Royals will continue to move closer to contention in 2012, as their young core of players should only get better with experience and there is plenty more young talent on the way.

The team's biggest weakness right now is its starting pitching, and while the team did acquire starter Jonathan Sanchez from the Giants for Melky Cabrera, the rotation is still weak.

That said, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reported that the Royals GM has said the team needs to get a better look at young starting pitching prospects like Chris Dwyer, Jake Odorizzi and Mike Montgomery before they make any big moves.

Los Angeles Angels: Potentially Interested in Signing Francisco Cordero

After already spending a ton of money this offseason to sign Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, one has to wonder just how much more the Angels are capable of spending. However, they are at least kicking the tires on late-inning relievers and have contacted Francisco Cordero.

The team has downplayed the fact that they are looking to replace Jordan Walden in the closer's role, but after he went just 32-of-42 on save opportunities last year as a rookie, it is certainly not out of the realm of possibility.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Are They the New Favorites to Land Prince Fielder?

I wrote an article a couple weeks back on why the Dodgers should sign Prince Fielder, and while it remains to be seen where Fielder will wind up, there may be something to him and the Dodgers.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post recently tweeted following the BBWAA dinner that he was surprised by the numbers of executives who think the Dodgers will be in play for Fielder and that will certainly be worth watching moving forward.

Miami Marlins: Yoennis Cespedes Is Their Top Remaining Target

The Marlins have had a busy offseason already, adding Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell in free agency and trading for Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano, while falling just short of signing Albert Pujols.

However, the team may not be finished, as they have been linked to Cuban outfielder Cespedes since the beginning of the offseason and Marlins president David Samson has gone so far as to come right out and say that the team plans to make an aggressive run at him.

With Emilio Bonifacio penciled in as the opening day starter in center field and top prospect Christian Yelich still at least a couple years away, signing him would certainly fill a need and could certainly prove to be worth the risk and then some.

Milwaukee Brewers: Team Is Completely Done Spending This Offseason

As the weeks pass and Prince Fielder still has not signed with a team, naturally the question comes up if the Brewers may still have a chance to bring back their All-Star slugger, if even on a one-year deal.

However, any hopes of that happening were dashed when GM Doug Melvin admitted that the team was "way over budget" with the payroll pushing $100 million when it was expected to be low-$90 millions. That not only means no Fielder, but probably means the end of offseason signings period for the defending NL Central champs.

Minnesota Twins: Could Sign More Pitching Before Spring

The Twins have had a tough offseason, as they watched outfielders Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel depart in free agency. They did sign Josh Willingham, Ryan Doumit and Jamey Carroll to help offset those losses.

Pitching wise, the team let Joe Nathan walk in free agency and dealt Kevin Slowey to the Rockies. They also signed Jason Marquis and he is expected to fill out the back of their rotation. 

That might not be the end of their additions to the staff though, as Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reported that GM Terry Ryan said he's not ruling out adding more arms.

New York Mets: Interested in Signing Cody Ross

With a starting outfield of Jason Bay, Andres Torres and Lucas Duda, and Scott Hairston providing a platoon partner with Dude in right field, the Mets have depth in the outfield already.

However, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN the team has shown strong interest in former playoff hero Cody Ross who is coming off a disappointing .240 BA, 14 HR, 52 RBI season and should come much cheaper than the $6.3 million he earned last season.

New York Yankees: Raul Ibanez Best Option at DH?

At this point, the biggest question surrounding the Yankees is who will serve as the team's primary DH in 2012, as the team addressed their need for starting pitching in acquiring Michael Pineda from the Mariners and signed Hiroki Kuroda, but in the process sent top prospect and DH-to-be Jesus Montero out of town.

Ken Davidoff of Newsday believes that Johnny Damon is the best fit for the job but will likely sign somewhere where he can get more at-bats. In the end, he believes the Raul Ibanez makes the most sense because of the fact that he is left-handed, has some pop and should come cheap.

Oakland Athletics: Interested in Signing Manny Ramirez

Following a one-year, $2.02 million contract, a 1-for-17 start and a second positive test for PEDs, it seemed as though the illustrious career of Manny Ramirez had come to an end.

However, he is looking to make a comeback and while he won't contribute to anyone until he serves a 50-game suspension, the Athletics are said to be "very interested" in him. The definition of a low-risk, high-reward move, whoever lands Manny could get the steal of the offseason or a huge headache.

Philadelphia Phillies: Cole Hamels Expects a Mega-Deal

Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels is set to hit free agency at season's end, and while the Phillies hoped that the five-year, $85 million deal that Jared Weaver signed with the Angels last season could lay the framework for a Hamels extension, that won't be the case.

His agent John Boggs told Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly that there is no comparison between the contracts and that he expects Hamels to be paid like one of the premier pitchers in the league. Hard to argue with that when he's coming off a 14-9, 2.79 ERA, 194 K season and is just entering his prime.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Could Derrek Lee Be Left Without Any Other Options?

The Pirates dealt for Lee at the deadline last year, and he played well down the stretch hitting .337, seven HR and 18 RBI in 28 games with the team.

Pittsburgh showed interest in bringing him back early on in the offseason, but Lee was not quite as interested in re-upping with the team.

However, Lee is having a hard time finding a suitor for the contract he is looking for. As Joel Sherman of the New York Post pointed out, he could be headed for a forced retirement of sorts akin to Jermaine Dye a few years ago if he doesn't lower his demands, and in the end he could very well wind up going back to Pittsburgh.

San Diego Padres: Cameron Maybin Likely Won't Be Extended Now

Originally a farmhand of the Detroit Tigers, Maybin was dealt to the Marlins in the Miguel Cabrera-Dontrelle Willis trade. However, he struggled to carve out a spot in the majors in three seasons in Florida and last season he was dealt to the Padres for a pair of relievers.

Finally given a full-time job, the 24-year-old hit .264 BA, nine HR, 40 RBI, 40 SB and that led the Padres to the center fielder who will be arbitration-eligible for the first time next season.

However, extension talks stalled when Maybin changed agents and it now looks as though he will be headed for arbitration once the season is over.

San Francisco Giants: Tim Lincecum Extension in the Works

With Matt Cain headed for free agency at the end of the 2012 season, and Lincecum set to do the same the following year, the team will need to work out extensions with its two aces sooner rather than later and they have begun to work on just that.

After he shot down a five-year deal that was in excess of $100 million, the team has turned its focus to a two-year contract, and the two sides were just $4 million apart a couple days ago. 

Seattle Mariners: Mariners Not in the Running for Prince Fielder

Once believed to be one of the favorites to sign Fielder, that now looks to be out of the question for the Mariners as they reportedly have $3-$4 million left to work with this offseason and just signed Kevin Millwood with some of that.

With that in mind, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reported that one agent said that the speculation of Fielder heading to the Mariners was "extremely overblown."

St. Louis Cardinals: In the Market for a Right-Handed Reliever

With a bullpen that already features Jason Motte, Eduardo Sanchez, Fernando Salas, Kyle McClellan, Mitchell Boggs and perhaps Lance Lynn from the right side, Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported that the team is in the market for a right-handed reliever.

The player would likely fill the role that Octavio Dotel occupied after being acquired at the deadline last season but then lost in free agency.

Michael Wuertz, Shawn Camp, Chad Qualls, Todd Coffey and Brad Lidge among others are viable options, and time will tell if the Cardinals are serious about another righty arm.

Tampa Bay Rays: Trading B.J. Upton for a Shortstop Could Become Top Priority

The Rays recently shored up one of the their major holes when they signed Carlos Pena to a one-year deal to play first base. However, the team still has holes at shortstop (Sean Rodriguez/Reid Brignac) and catcher (Jose Molina) and they can now turn their attention to those areas.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe thinks that the team can now "accelerate a deal for B.J. Upton to get a shortstop."

Upton recently agreed to a contract worth $7 million for 2012 to avoid arbitration, and the 28-year-old outfielder will hit the free-agent market for the first time next offseason.

Texas Rangers: Ownership Prefers Josh Hamilton to Prince Fielder

The Prince Fielder to the Rangers talk has heated up in the past few weeks, and the fact that ownership continued to downplay their chances of signing Fielder after committing over $100 million to Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish did little to discourage those rumors.

However, Rangers co-owner Bob Simpson recently said that he prefers the team re-signs free agent-to-be Josh Hamilton rather than signing Fielder. Just how decisive of a statement that is remains to be seen, but it certainly sounds as though Fielder to the Rangers is becoming a long shot.

Toronto Blue Jays: Likely out on Prince Fielder

The Blue Jays were believed to be among the top potential landing spots for Prince Fielder when the offseason began, but it now looks as though there is little-to-no chance he heads north of the border.

While appearing on Sportsnet Radio 590 in Toronto, team president Paul Beeston discussed a number of things, and pointed to the fact that the team could have done a better job managing fan expectations and that the team might regret it if they were to sign Fielder to the long-term deal he is seeking.

Washington Nationals: Silence Surrounding Prince Fielder Not a Bad Sign

Despite the Nationals generally being considered among the front-runners to sign Prince Fielder, GM Mike Rizzo continues to give the media nothing to work with regarding how much interest if any the team has in the free-agent slugger.

However, as Pete Kerzel of MASNsports.com points out, that is generally how Rizzo handles these sort of things as he is very much a behind-the-scenes GM so the silence is not necessarily a bad sign.