The future of the Seattle Mariners three-time All-Star pitcher could be determined when the Japanese ace finds a home.

There's also been plenty of chatter around the Mariners possibly trading starting pitcher Luis Castillo in order to free up money, but the bottom line is this: The M's can't trade

Even though most of the top players have already inked new contracts, MLB free agency is raging on. Teams like

After whiffing on Roki Sasaki, the New York Mets could turn their attention to a huge trade for Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo.

The New York Mets had an inspired run in the second half of last year that saw them go toe to toe against eventual World Series winners Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

The Cubs believe they have created an environment that is enticing for Japanese players looking to make the jump to Major League Baseball, as evidenced by the signings of lefty Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki in recent offseasons.

SNY's Andy Martino revealed that Sasaki will not be joining the Mets ... for-one trade between the Mets and Mariners that sends Luis Castillo to the Mets: Mets receive: right-handed pitcher ...

The Seattle Mariners infield remains the organization's biggest question mark a little more than a month until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training.

The New York Mets have made a significant investment in their starting rotation. They brought in Clay Holmes and Frankie

And most of the trade speculation involving Seattle's has surrounded veteran starting pitcher and three-time All-Star Luis Castillo ... returns for Castillo. When Sasaki signs (between Jan ...

The Toronto Blue Jays couldn't land Roki Sasaki in the end, but Ross Atkins still has plenty of options to improve his pitching rotation.

With Spring Training only a month away and dozens of free agents still looking for jobs, it seemed like a good time to dive into the inbox and answer some hot stove questions. Some questions have been