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Eva Geitheim

What Does the Term 'Hot Stove' Mean in MLB History?

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone at the 2024 Winter Meetings. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The "Hot Stove" is in full force as the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Winter Meetings continues. The term "Hot Stove" refers to the MLB offseason, and specifically, the period when the majority of major signings, trades, and transactions take place.

As the calendar hits December, these moves and discussion points become even more rampant as teams look to improve for the 2025 season and beyond.

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