What To Watch For: Week of 11/26-12/1

Over the past week, a few notable free agents have been signed, and some trades have been made.

Free agent signings:
-Cubs re-signed Shawn Camp to a 1-year, $1.35 million deal.
-White Sox re-signed Dewayne Wise to a 1 year, $700,000 deal.
-Red Sox signed OF Jonny Gomes to a 2-year, $10 million deal.
-Royals re-signed RHP Jeremy Guthrie to a 3-year, $25 million deal.
-Yankees re-signed RHP Hiroki Kuroda to a 1-year, $15 million deal.

Trades:
-Mariners traded OF Trayvon Robinson to the Orioles for IF Robert Andino.
-Rockies traded LHP Matt Reynolds to the Diamondbacks for IF Ryan Wheeler.
-Cubs traded RHP Jake Brigham to the Rangers for RHP Barret Loux.

With the Winter Meetings right around the corner, teams are preparing to make their boldest moves of the offseason in the upcoming weeks. Although the Meetings in Nashville don't start until December 3rd, the Hot Stove will be simmering all week leading up to them. Here are some things to watch out for:

-This week, free agent BJ Upton will likely make a decision on where he will be playing in 2013 and beyond, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Philles and Braves are the favorites to sign the talented outfielder, and are engaged in a bidding war after meeting with him last week. The Reds and Nationals also have interest in Upton, but the general consensus is that he will end up in either Philadelphia or Atlanta.

-Mike Napoli, also a free agent, may also sign soon after meeting in Boston this weekend with Red Sox management. He is also drawing heavy interest from the Mariners and Rangers, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, and according to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, the Mariners may be willing to offer a fourth year that the Red Sox will not.

-Shortstop Stephen Drew, arguably the best middle infielder on the market, is drawing interest from the Red Sox, Tigers, and Yankees, according to Heyman. One potential scenario is that he will sign with the Tigers, and then Detroit will trade Jhonny Peralta to either the Diamondbacks or the Red Sox.

-The Padres are looking at starting pitching options, and according to Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune, have Dan Haren as their top target, followed by Shaun Marcum. Daisuke Matsuzaka has also expressed an interest in pitching for the team, and there is likely mutual interest there.

-Zack Greinke, the top pitcher available, is drawing interest from the Rangers, Angels, and Dodgers, and will likely end up with one of those teams.

-Josh Hamilton's market is still unclear, so don't expect him to sign anywhere soon. He will likely be a late offseason signing, and the Orioles, Red Sox, Mariners, Brewers, Rangers, and Braves have all shown some level of interest in him.

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