Wed. Morning Hot Stove: Smoltz Favors Cards, O’s Make Offer to Ohman, Garland Reaction, Winn, Wakefield, More

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.