[Strikeout King]

- Rays have signed James Loney (1 year, 2 Mil)
- Jason Isringhausen is returning for a 17th season, 3 teams interested
- Padres are close to signing Pitcher Jason Marquis
- Orioles have pieces in place to trade for a power bat, thinking about whether or not to pull the trigger on a trade
- 8 teams interested in pitcher Sean Burnett
- Rangers are re-signing C Geovanny Soto
- Brad Lidge is retiring
- Rich Hardon, Brandon Webb are pitching in 2013
- Cubs have signed Closer Kyuji Fujikawa



I'll try and keep this updated throughout the winter meetings

[Strikeout King]

Reds like Dexter Fowler of the Rockies while the Rockies like Homer Bailey. Let's see if that get's anywhere

[Strikeout King]

- Padres have just signed Jason Marquis
- Ryan Dempster is seeking a 3-year deal

[Strikeout King]

As of 9:05 AM this morning, 8 teams are interested in Sean Burnett with the Angels being one of them. Angels interest in Burnett is said to be serious


A-Rod is likely headed to surgery which will sit him for a portion of the 2013 season so let the Stephen Drew, Chase Headley rumors to the Yankees begin

[Strikeout King]

Red Sox and Mike Napoli are close to a 3-year deal

[Strikeout King]

Napoli's deal with the Red Sox is 3 years, 39 Mil

[LuckyEddie]

Hey, King, any word on whether the Reds would try to trade for Justin Upton, instead of trying to resign Ludwick? Do you think that would be good/bad? Why?

[Strikeout King]

Has of 5:01 PM Reds have offered Ludwick. That's the only thing I seen from the Reds on mlbtraderumors.com

Rangers are signing Pitcher Joakim Soria.


Those are the only ones I have of now. The other stuff is mostly rumors

[Mr. Pike Central]

Padres aren't trading Chase Headley, Yankees don't have enough prospects to do anything.

[Mr. Pike Central]

Hey, King, any word on whether the Reds would try to trade for Justin Upton, instead of trying to resign Ludwick? Do you think that would be good/bad? Why?

The D-Backs are desperate for a shortstop, and they like DiDi Gregrious.

If I were the Reds, I'd listen for sure.

Cozart can serve as an average SS for awhile.

[Strikeout King]

- Reds and Ryan Ludwick are getting closer to deal.
- Rockies have acquired Wilton Lopez from the Astros
- Rays are very close to acquiring Yunel Escobar from the Marlins


That's all I have from today. Other stuff is just teams being interested in players.

[Mr. Pike Central]

Dan Haren signed with the Washington National, pending a physical.

Boston Red Sox signed Shane Victorino, 3 year deal.

[tomcatfan722000]

The reds need to trade bailey. He turned the corner last year. With cueto,latos,bailey,and chapman that is one of the best youn rotations in the majors.

[Strikeout King]

- Orioles, Nate McLouth just agreed to deal
- White Sox, Jeff Keppinger are getting closer to deal

[Strikeout King]

MLB ‏@MLB Source confirms to @GregJohnsMLB that @Mariners and OF Jason Bay agree to 1-year deal.

[LuckyEddie]

I agree J-Rod about trading Didi for Upton, of course, we probably won't make that trade if Ludwick re-signs. I think we missed the boat on Span.

[LuckyEddie]

maybe they're trying to get Elsbury from BoSox...I'd give them any combination of Arroyo, Leake, Heisey, Stubbs....

[LuckyEddie]

I wouldn't mind Cincy signing Youk to play third and then moving Frazier out to left....I think Youk would have sort of a revival coming to Cincy. Ballpark would definitely help his cause.

[Mr. Pike Central]

The only thing the Reds are interested in doing is resigning Ryan Ludwick.

If Ludwick goes elsewhere, then I would expect the Reds will make a move for someone.

[Strikeout King]

- Cubs are resigning 3B Ian Stewart (1 year, 2 Mil)
- Cubs have signed Nate Schierholtz
- Cubs have signed Kyuji Fujikawa (Star Closer)
- Ryan Ludwick would be taking less money if he re-signed with Reds rather than going somewhere else.
- Rangers and Blue Jays are talking to the Mets about RA Dickey
- Mariners are making a hard push at Josh Hamilton (Discussed 3-year deals at 20-25 Mil per year)
- Red Sox have signed Koji Uehara

[Mr. Pike Central]

Should have called this...The MLB Winter Snore.

[Strikeout King]

- Braves signed OF Reed Johnson
- Reds, Rockies have picked up talks involving Dexter Fowler. Ken Rosenthal (SP) reports that Homer Bailey will remain with the Reds.

[LuckyEddie]

I hope the Reds keep Bailey. I think he's finally matured enough to be a very good pitcher in the league. I'd hate to see him leave now.

[Strikeout King]

- Reds have signed Ryan Ludwick to a 2-year deal worth $15 Mil
- Giants have re-signed both Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro

[Strikeout King]

Rangers have traded Michael Young to the Phillies

[Mr. Pike Central]

Should just make a off-season thread SK...since the Winter Meetings are over now.

>_>

[Mr. Pike Central]

I hope the Reds keep Bailey. I think he's finally matured enough to be a very good pitcher in the league. I'd hate to see him leave now.

They are going to keep him.