The Dodgers, for all the money they've spent, still don't have a leadoff hitter. Free-agent Michael Bourn is available, but to sign him the Dodgers would also need to trade Andre Ethier to make room in the outfield. While one source said the idea came up at one point, the Dodgers say they're not interested now. more...

When the Rangers lost out on Josh Hamilton, after already missing on Zack Greinke, James Shields and Justin Upton, they knew it would be tough to find someone who would excite them. But they need to add, and Edwin Jackson, A.J. Pierzynski, Cody Ross, Nick Swisher and Adam LaRoche are all believed to be on their list. more...

With the R.A. Dickey trade, the Blue Jays showed again (for the second time this winter) that they're finally ready to act like the big-market team they should be. But what about the Mets? No problem here. For the Mets, trading a Cy Young winner was -- believe it or not -- the absolute right move. more...

The Rays were interested in trading for Kendrys Morales in July, but the Angels didn't really want to move him then. Now the Angels do want to trade Morales, and the question is how interested the Rays will be in getting him. more...

Free agent Carlos Pena has agreed to terms with the Astros, according to sources. Pena will get a one-year deal for $2.9 million, with another $1.4 million in incentives. more...

The Angels and Tigers are both headed into the trade market after the signings of Josh Hamilton and Anibal Sanchez created a surplus for each team. Could a Peter Bourjos-for-Anibal Sanchez deal address both teams' needs? It could, but that doesn't mean it necessarily will happen. more...

The Tigers didn't want to pay $80 million for Anibal Sanchez. But they also didn't want to look at their rotation without him. When you're in win-now mode, you pay up and you worry about the consequences later. more...

Josh Hamilton was the very symbol of the Rangers' September collapse. Now he's the very symbol of their winter gone wrong, after leaving to sign with their biggest rivals, the Angels. more...

Scott Rolen seemed ready to retire after the Reds lost to the Giants in the playoffs. But Rolen is having second thoughts, and sources say he might want to go to spring training and give it another try in 2013. The Reds would be happy to have him back. more...

The three-team deal between the Reds, Indians and Diamondbacks was fascinating, but the rush to determine who won the deal isn't. We'll know soon how well the Reds did, because it mostly depends on whether Shin-Soo Choo can handle center field. The Indians and Diamondbacks answers will likely take longer. more...