Sources: A's up offer, look like leaders for Furcal MLB

From every indication, the A's are the front-runner to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal.

Reds reach deal with L. Nix MLB

Add Laynce Nix to the Reds' outfield mix.

Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players MLB

By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.

Braves still want pitching after losing out on Burnett MLB

The Braves, after losing out on Burnett, might trade for a starting pitcher, but not necessarily Padres right-hander Jake Peavy.

Sources: Yanks, Burnett reach 5-year, $82.5M deal MLB

CC and A.J.?

Yanks, Burnett agree to 5-year, $82.5M deal MLB

CC and A.J.?

Sources: Ibanez reaches deal with Phillies MLB

The World Series champion Phillies have found their replacement for departing left fielder Pat Burrell.

Thursday MLB winter meetings blog MLB

It's Day 4 at the winter meetings and all eyes are on Mark Teixeira. Keep it here for the latest news and notes from Ken Rosenthal, Gerry Fraley and Ed Price. (All times ET)

Source: Cameron-to-Yanks trade hits roadblock MLB

The Mike Cameron trade is not done and may not get done.

Pads GM: Cubs' pursuit of Peavy is over MLB

The Cubs' pursuit of Jake Peavy is over.

Sources: Yanks out front to land Burnett MLB

CC and A.J.?

Thursday's MLB winter meetings blog MLB

It's Day 4 at the winter meetings and all eyes are on Mark Teixeira. Keep it here for the latest news and notes from Ken Rosenthal, Gerry Fraley and Ed Price. (All times ET)

Putz doesn't want to be setup man MLB

J.J. Putz does not want to be a setup man, according to his agent, Craig Landis, but his change in roles could lead to him becoming a free agent one year earlier.

VIDEO: Rosenthal: Putz wants to close MLB

Sources: Mets acquire Putz from Seattle MLB

The Mets have acquired a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez — and that setup man is another closer from the American League West.

Source: Red Sox getting closer to Teixeira deal MLB

The Red Sox are making progress in their quest to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to a major-league source.

VIDEO: Rosenthal: Putz wants to close MLB

VIDEO: Yanks still looking to add more pieces MLB

Source: Braves make $80M offer to Burnett MLB

Talks between the Braves and free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett "progressed through the night," but the Yankees remain a factor in the Burnett discussions, major-league sources say.

GM: Brewers not planning to sell off young talent MLB

The Brewers, on the verge of losing free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia, do not plan to tear down their roster and trade players such as first baseman Prince Fielder and shortstop J.J. Hardy, general manager Doug Melvin said Wednesday morning.

Wednesday MLB winter meetings blog MLB

Day 3 at the winter meetings started off with a bang as CC Sabathia found his new home. Who else will find work? Keep it here for the latest news and notes from Ken Rosenthal, Gerry Fraley and Ed Price. (All times ET)

Sources: Braves talking to Burnett; Yanks a factor MLB

Talks between the Braves and free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett "progressed through the night," but the Yankees remain a factor in the Burnett discussions, major-league sources say.

Source: Sabathia, Yanks agree to terms on big deal MLB

The Yanks have their man. CC Sabathia has agreed to terms on a $160M deal after three straight days of talks, Ken Rosenthal reports.

Yanks, CC have third meeting in three days MLB

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman flew to San Francisco Tuesday night to meet with CC Sabathia. The meeting, first reported by Newsday, is the Yankees' third in three days with Sabathia and could indicate that negotations are coming to a head.

Sources: Mets, K-Rod agree to 3-year, $37M deal MLB

The New York Mets have reached an agreement in principle with All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez on a three-year, $37 million contract, according to major-league sources. The deal includes a $14 million vesting option for a fourth year that would raise the total value of the contract to $51 million.

Tuesday MLB winter meetings blog MLB

The Mets are near a deal to land their new closer. Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew have the latest updates from winter meetings.

Cubs say they're not close on Peavy deal MLB

The Cubs maintain that they are "not even close" to a trade for Padres right-hander Jake Peavy and continue to mull a run at free-agent lefty Randy Johnson if the price for Peavy proves too steep.

Giants plan weekend meeting with Sabathia MLB

Another team has entered the CC Sabathia sweepstakes.

LIVE: Tuesday updates from winter meetings MLB

What happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas ... thanks to Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew. Get all the latest on the winter meetings.

MLB winter meetings: Monday news and notes MLB

CC's busy day included another meeting with the Yanks. Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew have the latest from the winter meetings.

Sources: Dodgers near deal 3-year deal with Blake MLB

The Dodgers are close to a deal with free-agent third baseman Casey Blake on a three-year, $17 million contract, according to major-league sources.

Sabathia meets with Yanks for second time MLB

Free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia was busy on Monday at the winter meetings, speaking personally with the Yankees and Brewers. He was expected to meet with the Red Sox as well.

LIVE: Latest updates from winter meetings in Vegas MLB

CC's busy day included another meeting with the Yanks. Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew have the latest from winter meetings.

Source: Tigers, Everett agree to 1-year deal MLB

The Tigers have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Adam Everett, according to a major-league source.

Tigers acquire catcher Laird from Rangers MLB

The Detroit Tigers have filled one of their prime offseason needs, acquiring catcher Gerald Laird from the Rangers for Double-A right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and a second prospect.

LIVE: Latest updates from winter meetings MLB

Mark Teixeira and CC Sabathia are the hot topics at winter meetings. Will they find new homes? Ken Rosenthal has the latest updates.

Smoltz likely to draw interest from several clubs MLB

He is the hidden free agent.

Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett MLB

A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.

Mets to meet with agents of free-agent closer targets MLB

The Mets in the next 24 hours will meet with the agents for the top closers on the free-agent market — Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes and Kerry Wood. The separate meetings will include at least one of the pitchers.

Source: Tigers acquire catcher Laird from Rangers MLB

The Detroit Tigers have filled one of their prime offseason needs, acquiring catcher Gerald Laird from the Rangers for Double-A right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and a second prospect, according to a major-league source.

Hard to imagine Teixeira in D.C., no matter the price MLB

It's about money, not wins and losses, for Scott Boras' clients. But Ken Rosenthal still can't see Mark Teixeira signing with the Nats.

Source: Oliver to accept arbitration, stay with Angels MLB

Free-agent left-hander Darren Oliver will accept salary arbitration from the Angels and remain with the club, according to a major-league source.

Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched MLB

The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.

Sources: Several top FAs likely to reject arbitration MLB

So much for the idea of certain top free agents panicking and accepting their clubs' offers of salary arbitration.

Source: Giants, Renteria reach 2-year, $18.5M deal MLB

The Giants have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria on a two-year, $18.5 million contract, according to a major-league source.

A's out of running for SS Furcal MLB

The A's abruptly pulled out of the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes Friday after the free-agent shortstop rejected their four-year contract offer.

Sources: Cashman, CC to meet in Vegas MLB

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman plans to meet face-to-face with free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia in the next week, according to major-league sources.

CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions MLB

CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.

A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too MLB

The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.

Source: Giants, Renteria reach 2-year, $18.5M deal MLB

The Giants have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria on a two-year, $18.5 million contract, according to a major-league source.

Dodgers are worrying about infield first MLB

The Dodgers have questions all over the infield. That's why Ken Rosenthal says there's a bigger priority than Manny or CC.

Source: Braves near deal for McCann backup MLB

The Braves, identifying a backup for Brian McCann, are close to signing free-agent catcher David Ross to a two-year contract, according to a major-league source.

Source: Brewers' Sheets likely to decline arbitration MLB

Right-hander Ben Sheets is likely to decline the Brewers' offer of salary arbitration, according to a major-league source, leaving the team with two potentially major holes in its rotation.

BoSox sign MVP Pedroia to $40M deal MLB

Dustin Pedroia, the AL Most Valuable Player, will be a member of the Red Sox through at least 2014.

Sources: BoSox sign MVP Pedroia to $40M deal MLB

Dustin Pedroia, the AL Most Valuable Player, will be a member of the Red Sox through at least 2014.

Market shaping up for Adam Dunn MLB

He may not be Manny or Tex, but Ken Rosenthal says now that signing Adam Dunn won't cost any draft picks, teams are lining up.

Sources: Red Sox ink MVP Pedroia to extension MLB

Dustin Pedroia, the American League Most Valuable Player, will be a member of the Red Sox through at least 2014.

Agent: Dodgers, Twins leading in Blake pursuit MLB

The Dodgers and Twins are the front-runners for free-agent third baseman Casey Blake, according to the player's agent, Jim McDowell.

Sources: Braves reach deal for ChiSox's Vazquez MLB

The Braves, moving to address their starting pitching needs, have reached an agreement with the White Sox on a trade for right-hander Javier Vazquez, according to major league sources.

Bad economy hurting even the Yankees MLB

Tough economic times are hurting even the Yankees, who didn't offer Bobby Abreu salary arbitration, Ken Rosenthal says.

Bad economy hurting even the Yankees MLB

Tough economic times are hurting even the Yankees, who didn't offer Bobby Abreu salary arbitration, Ken Rosenthal says.

Source: Astros close to 1-year deal with Hampton MLB

Mike Hampton is on the verge of returning to the Astros.

Ibanez more intense than most about training MLB

Raul Ibanez's training regimen may seem strange, but it's one reason why he's a coveted free agent at age 36, Ken Rosenthal says.