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If Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can handle the hot corner — at least for a while — that would be gravy. The real attraction is the bat, and if these projections are any indication, it may be a special one.

It’s Hot Stove season, and MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors right here.

We are looking at the players on each active roster who are making history for their franchises every time they step on the field. We’re looking at the player who has compiled the highest WAR (per Baseball Reference) for his current team so far in his career.

We’re likely to see a flurry of acquisitions like this over the next couple of weeks. Let’s take a look at seven possibilities.

In his seven full seasons, Mike Trout has averaged 9.1 WAR, with a low of 6.7 — when an injury limited him to 114 games in 2017 — and a high of 10.5 in both ’12 and ’16. He also posted 10.2 last season, despite a stint on the disabled list. Given that, it’s not unreasonable to think a healthy Trout could accrue up to another 11 WAR.

Everybody throws around the term “underrated” in the world of sports, but nobody knows what it means. It’s subjective and relative. Anthony Castrovince unveils the All-Underrated Team for 2019 using specific parameters.

MLB Network’s countdown of baseball’s best players at each position continued with the third installment of the “Top 10 Right Now!” series, featuring the game’s top first basemen and starting pitchers.

The Marlins and Reds remain engaged in trade talks for All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto, and one package being discussed includes catcher Tucker Barnhart and infield prospect Jonathan India.

With the calendar turning to February and Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and more still unsigned for 2019, MLB.com takes a look at the biggest February free-agent signings.

After seven seasons with the Nationals in which he won the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year Award, was named NL MVP in 2015 and made six NL All-Star teams, Bryce Harper is now a free agent for the first time. Here, you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the outfielder.