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Nobody knows how long Roy Halladay will be out of the lineup, and the already pitcher-needy Philadelphia Phillies must now think about making a trade for another starting pitcher. MLB.com's Todd Zolecki broke the sobering news on Monday that Halladay was placed on the 15-day disabled list:Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Monday that the Phillies will be "looking outside" the organization to find a "long-term answer," along with bringing up a player from the minors:Zolecki also added the news that the Phillies would be bringing up Joe Savery from Lehigh Valley (AAA) to fill Halladay's roster spot:Savery has been a pro since 2007, but he has only three career MLB starts—winning just one game and posting an ERA of 4.71. As a minor-league starter, he's compiled a career record of 37-32 and has an ERA of 4.01. The career minor league pitcher has never displayed the ability to compete at ...

With the first month of this major league baseball season nearly finished, reality is beginning to set in for both, teams and players. For those off to hot starts out of the gates, it is business as usual, but those who are struggling need to make adjustments ASAP. Even teams that are playing well may need to address injury concerns.  There truly is no rest for the team looking to win it all in October, or even in April and May.Whether it is dealing with early-season injuries or roster moves, teams are already rumored to be making moves to stay in the playoff hunt—or to at least push themselves into the conversation for postseason contention.Here is the latest round of rumors from around the league. All statistics via ESPN.Begin Slideshow

Carlos Quentin has never been completely healthy his entire career.Ever since being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 29th overall pick in 2003, Quentin has been plagued with constant injury.This spring in San Diego Padres camp has been no exception.Quentin has still not officially appeared in a spring training game, as the only two at-bats he had were not registered due to a rain-out against the Chicago White Sox on March 8.  Since then, he has been sidelined due to an aggravation in his surgically repaired knee. According to a conversation Quentin had with Corey Brock of MLB.com:"I'm doing all right, working through some stuff," Quentin said. "I feel like I'm getting closer. I'm looking forward to that."Manager Bud Black still seems to be optimistic that Quentin will be able to go come opening day, but once again it makes you think just how long it will be until he gets ...

As of now, the bulk of the MLB offseason activity is complete. The majority of the major free agents have signed. And if a blockbuster trade was going to take place, chances are it would have happened by now.Five weeks remain between now and some of the most optimistic words in baseball:"Pitchers and catchers report."Before then, there are some things that still need to sort themselves out. While most of the MLB offseason is over, these storylines still need some sort of resolution.Begin Slideshow

The Josh Hamilton's and Zack Greinke's of the world are off the free-agent market, but there are still some quality guys available.Why are quality guys still available?It's a mixture of things that serve to complicate the situation. One major hurdle is the draft-pick compensation baggage. Some players that have turned down qualifying offers from their 2012 club, require the surrender of a draft pick for other teams to sign them.Age is another concern for teams. Each of the players listed has already turned 30.Perhaps the biggest issue is agents placing high price tags on their client's services.Many players are getting rude awakenings when they compare their initial asking price to the current interest level from teams.All of them will eventually find a home.Though these players may be late signings, they could still be valuable assets in a pennant race in 2013. Here is the latest on the top four free ...

Most bidding wars revolve around heavily hyped free agents, but lower quality MLB players are attracting interest in the offseason’s waning weeks. Michael Bourn, Kyle Lohse, Adam Laroche and Rafael Soriano round out some of the bigger names left in free-agency, but they are not drawing as much attention from teams weary of doling out long-term deals and sacrificing compensation draft picks. That leaves smaller role players getting the star treatment from teams looking for a cheap veteran to temporarily fill a hole. Teams are especially swooning over starting pitchers, regardless of their ability. If Kevin Correia and Mike Pelfrey can get paid, these hurlers could also land a generous contract from a desperate squad.None of these players will capture triple-digit salaries or significantly alter a franchise's path, but they are at the center of a frenzy from interested MLB teams.Begin Slideshow

The bulk of this winter's free-agent hitting crop, led by slugger Josh Hamilton, have already found new homes this offseason. However, the well is not completely dry just yet.Michael Bourn and Adam LaRoche are the top remaining hitters still available, but there is a sharp drop-off after them as far as legitimate impact bats.That said, here is a look at the top  remaining hitters on the free-agent market, as well as the latest news and rumors surrounding their potential landing spots.Begin Slideshow

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Skip Schumaker. The Dodgers have also reported that their shortstop, Dee Gordon, is available for trade.With the limited amount of time that Schumaker played down the stretch in 2012 for the Cardinals, and the team's desperate need for a shortstop, it appears that this trade could very well happen.In 87 games last year, Gordon struggled for the Dodgers. He hit only .228 and had an on-base percentage of only .280. Gordon's WAR was also an abysmal -1.3. Defensively, Gordon was not very good either. He made 18 errors at the shortstop position and had a DWAR of -1.1.It was really a rough second year for Gordon in Los Angeles.With all these awful stats, though, why would the Cardinals be interested in acquiring Gordon?First off, the price is not too high. The Dodgers appear ready to ...

Nashville, Tennessee is abuzz with baseball this week as the annual winter meetings are taking place.General managers, scouts, players and agents have all convened to talk shop, hopefully working out some deals along the way—or at least laying the groundwork for some that will be executed in the weeks and months between now and the beginning of spring training.The rumor mill is churning furiously, spitting out tidbits left and right about every team in baseball.Let's take a look at the latest rumblings surrounding your favorite team.Begin Slideshow

In just three days' time, many MLB rumors could become reality as the winter meetings get underway in Nashville.Teams will be gathering at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, the host of the winter meetings for the sixth time.Owners, general managers, managers, player agents and some players themselves will be on hand for the fun-filled and active four-day event.And so too will the media—in droves.Buyers and sellers will be out in force—the former looking for whatever they can find to fill their grocery list, and the latter hoping to unload pricey veterans or other under-performing stars.Bleacher Report will use the rumor mill as the criteria for both the buyers and sellers, based on the chatter seen on the Web in recent weeks.Begin Slideshow