The Winter Meetings came and now their gone with only a few teams really making moves to help themselves going into 2010.  

Big surprise that the Yankees didn’t just sit back on their laurels and enjoy their Championship; they went out there and got the first real centerfielder they’ve had since Bernie Williams.  Curtis Granderson will be a dangerous player for them, especially in Yankee Stadium.

To try and climb out of the gutter in the AL East, the Orioles made a move.  By getting Kevin Millwood, the Orioles have a veteran guy who will help a young rotation mature.  Millwood learned from some of the greats in Atlanta when he was a young guy, and now he can pass his knowledge along to Jeremy Guthrie, Brian Matusz and Brad Bergesen.

The Phillies went out early – like signing Raul Ibanez last year – and got their guy at the hot corner.  Placido Polanco solidifies the powerful Phillies infield for the next three years.  I really thought Adrian Beltre was going to be the guy, but I guess they just thought he wasn’t consistent enough even though I think he’s plays good defense.  

The Astros made a little noise by signing Pedro Feliz, who is an upgrade offensively and defensively from Geoff Blum. They also went out and traded for Matt Lindstrom.

Here’s the thing about Lindstrom:  I don’t know if they are planning to have him replace Jose Valverde, but he’s he same type of guy, just not as good.  He has a good fastball, but nothing to back it up with.  

On the Network today, we’ll have much more to talk about on Hot Stove at 6:00 p.m. ET.  Baseball’s Seasons 1993 is on at 4:00 p.m., and I’ll take a little look at it.  It was something of an eventful year for me. – Mitch Williams