Ready or not, the hot stove is upon us, and the Colorado Rockies — like everybody else — are going to be involved in all kinds of rumors, murmurs, reports, and stories from "sources." Fun!
Nothing ended up happening, but here's what we know now: the Atlanta Braves have been discussing (intensity levels vary) some type of trade with a National League West club, and it allegedly involves Andrelton Simmons. The Giants were ruled out by their own beat writers, and other reports indicate the Padres may not have interest (but they would have a need for a shortstop).