Check out these fresh hot stove links from around the web on this Wednesday morning, including some John Smoltz news, and a reaction to the Jon Garland signing.

- Veteran free agent pitcher John Smoltz is reportedly leaning towards signing with the Cardinals, which should upset some Mets fans.

- The Orioles have reportedly made a minor league offer with an invite to spring training to free agent lefty reliever Will Ohman, who is schedule to throw a side session for multiple teams this week.

- Jon Heyman of SI.com suggests that the Reds and Padres take a look at free agent outfielder Jermaine Dye.

- Padres manager Bud Black reaction to the team’s signing of starter Jon Garland: “With Jon, there’s a great degree of reliability.”

- ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick says Randy Winn would fit in as a fourth outfielder with the Nationals or Dodgers, but doesn’t see him with the Yankees.

- Veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield expects to be one of the Red Sox’ five starters this season, writes WEEI’s Alex Speier.

- Wally Fish of Royals blog Kings of Kauffman wonders if Kansas City should take a look at recently-DFA’ed Pirates pitcher Anthony Claggett.

- Here’s a quick take of the seven new players the Tigers have signed for the 2010 season.

- Jesse Lund of Twins blog Twinkie Town breaks down Minnesota’s offensive projections for the 2010 season.