While we're not yet in the Full Hot Stove mode of the MLB offseason, we're working our way Glen Perkins Jersey toward the point at which players begin changing teams via free agency and trade. So to prime the pump for those days and weeks of high winter intrigue, let's quickly round up some of the rumors that are out there on this fine Thursday. Onward into the muck. CHW SP #52 ERA3.02WHIP1.15IP41.2BB14K40 The Padres are talking to right-handed starter about a two-year contract extension, . The potential deal would buy out the final two years of Clevinger's arbitration eligibility as he heads toward free agency following the 2022 season.San Diego acquired Clevinger just prior to the Aug. 31 trade deadline in a nine-player swap with Cleveland. After the trade, Clevinger put up a 2.84 ERA and 6.33 K/BB ratio in four starts for the Padres before an elbow injury struck. He returned in time to make an NLDS start against the but exited after only one inning of work. Clevinger's ability to get and remain healthy will be the key moving forward, Michael Pineda Jersey as his stuff and results are beyond reproach. The deal would provide the Padres with some cost certainty over the next two seasons while giving Clevinger an eight-figure contract leading into free agency. The incentives and interest on both sides are clear, which is why something will very likely get done. STL C #4 BA0.262R12HR4RBI16SB0 franchise legend is a free agent, and indications are that the 38-year-old catcher intends to play at least one more season. It's probably safe to consider the incumbent Cardinals, with whom Molina has spent his entire pro career, to be the frontrunners, but they're not alone. Some details Miguel Sano Jersey from Jon Heyman of Network: Future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina has received calls with interest from both the Yankees and Mets plus 3-4 other teams in addition to Paul Molitor Jersey the as I just said on St. Louis is the likely favorite but in free agency you never know. Seeks a 2-year deal. Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) The Yankees may be looking for a veteran to share time with , or it's po sible they have plans to deal Sanchez at some point this offseason. Speaking of which, Dan Martin, Ken Davidoff, and Joel Sherman of the New York Post report that the Yankees . Sanchez has big-time power, but he's inconsistent both at the plate and behind it.As for the Mets, is an outgoing free agent, which means they have a vacancy behind the plate. The Mets have been informally linked Ervin Santana Jersey to free agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, and Molina is apparently also on the organizational radar.Molina these days is a below-average hitter by positional standards, but he's still a defensive a set behind the plate. As well, his intangibles have long been praised and make up part of his Hall of Fame case that Heyman invokes. The Angels have reportedly decided to make Perry Minasian their next general manager. Minasian spent last season as a sistant GM of the , who won their third straight NL East title in 2020. Minasian would replace Billy Eppler, who was let go after the Angels mi sed the playoffs for a sixth straight year. .