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The winter meetings are going strong, and speculation is heating up across baseball. Here is what you need to know: Winter meetings wrap: Will winter meetings ignite hot stove? | Law: An intriguing Rule 5 draft | Best manager lines Trade and signing reaction: Can Cards join elite? | Insider: Did Marlins get enough for Ozuna? More hot stove: Insider: Top free agents | Complete coverage  Thursday's buzz Who is interested in Machado?The Diamondbacks have checked in on Machado conversations, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Olney also says that the White Sox and Cardinals have made the best offers for Baltimore's star infielder so far.
Wednesday's buzz
 Could Angels add Ian Kinsler?: The Angels are "definitely interested" in Ian Kinsler, a source tells ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. There's a sense that Kinsler has emerged as GM Billy Eppler's prime target at second base, but the Tigers have also talked to the Mets, Brewers and Giants about Kinsler and aren't close to a trade yet.
Tuesday's buzz Rangers looking at Greinke to shore up their rotation: Texas could use a strong starter for the front end of the starting staff, and ESPN's Buster Olney notes that while Zack Greinke got a six-year, $206.5 million deal from Arizona two years ago, the Diamondbacks ace did not get a full no-trade clause, and the Rangers are not on his 15-team no-trade list. Finding a way to make the financial side of the deal work won't be easy for either team, but the potential for a blockbuster is there.
 Pirates adding an ace to the market: Industry evaluators are convinced that the Pirates are prepared to move right-hander Gerrit Cole if they can find the right match, Buster Olney reports. If Cole is being dangled in deals, he would arguably become the best starting pitcher available this winter.
 Giants aren't the only team in pursuit of Billy Hamilton: The Giants are interested in the Reds' speedster to answer their need for a premium defender in center field, but according to Buster Olney, they aren't the only team making inquiries. Hamilton would be "the ultimate late-inning weapon" for a big-market team, Olney says, but he wouldn't help the Giants' hunt to add more power to their lineup.
Monday's buzz
Why Pittsburgh could send Cole to New York: The Pirates are willing to listen to offers for Gerrit Cole, according to Buster Olney. The Yankees and Pirates match up well for potential deals at this juncture, as sources confirm to Olney, and Brian Cashman and Neal Huntington have an extensive trade history.
 Brewers listening on Santana: Milwaukee is dangling Domingo Santana in its search for an affordable impact starting pitcher but not getting much traction in trade talks, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. The 25-year-old outfielder hit 30 home runs and made just $542,000 last season, so it won't be easy to find a team willing to give up as much as it would take to make a deal worth it for the Brewers.
 Indians among teams interested in Adams: Cleveland and Kansas City have both inquired about Atlanta first baseman Matt Adams, according to Jerry Crasnick. In the Indians' case, Adams is a fallback option if they can't bring back free agent Carlos Santana.
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