2017 MLB winter meetings trade and free-agency buzz

— -- The winter meetings are going strong, and speculation is heating up across baseball. Here is what you need to know:

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Tuesday's buzz

Giants aren't the only team in pursuit of Billy Hamilton : The Giants are interested in the Reds' speedster to answer their need for a premium defender in center field, but according to ESPN's Buster Olney they're not the only team making inquiries. Hamilton would be, "the ultimate late-inning weapon" for a big-market team, Olney says, but he wouldn't resolve the Giants' hunt to add more power in their lineup.

Monday's buzz

Why Pittsburgh could send Cole to New York: The Pirates are willing to listen to offers for Gerrit Cole, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. The Yankees and Pirates match up well for potential deals at this juncture, as sources confirm to Olney, and Brian Cashman and Neal Huntington have an extensive trade history.

? Brewers listening on Santana: Milwaukee is dangling Domingo Santana?in its search for an affordable impact starting pitcher but not getting much traction in trade talks, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. The 25-year-old outfielder hit 30 home runs and made just $542,000 last season, so finding a team willing to give up as much as it would take to make a deal worth it for the Brewers won't be easy.

? Indians among teams interested in Adams: Cleveland and Kansas City have both inquired about Atlanta first baseman Matt Adams, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. In the Indians' case, Adams is a fallback option if they can't bring back free agent Carlos Santana.