Phrases I hate during hot stove season

Here is a list of phrases I find are overused and stupid during this insane season of hot stove baseball

• Rumor
• Interested in
• Could
• Look at
• Anonymous sources
• Major-league sources
• Insider(s)
• Pursue
• Possible
• Likely
• Unlikely

Example: According to my anonymous major-league sources, INSERT TEAM NAME could be interested in INSERT PLAYER NAME.  Insiders say it’s possible TEAM NAME could look at pursuing PLAYER NAME as a possible addition to their team.  It’s not known if he is likely to be available for a decent price, but it’s unlikely he gives any team a bargain.  Right now, it’s just a rumor.

I apologize in advance if I use these in any major way in any posts from here on out.  I try not to rumor-monger, but sometimes I lapse into some bad blogging judgment.