ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Red Sox are still pursuing other relievers, including Andrew Bailey of the Athletics. The Red Sox acquired right-hander Mark Melancon from the Astros on Wednesday, but they could still go in another direction for the ninth inning. While a trade for Bailey is still a possibility, it's not known whether they still have interest in signing Ryan Madson. The Red Sox have also been linked to left-hander Darren Oliver in recent days, though he would pitch in the middle innings. http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/mlb/346959/baseball-headlines?r=1
It’s only mid-December. Opening Day is 3½ months away. A number of quality starting pitchers – Gio Gonzalez, Wade Davis and John Danks in the AL; Matt Garza, Jair Jurrjens and Wandy Rodriguez in the NL – remain available in trade. The Reds can dangle two especially attractive prospects, first baseman Yonder Alonso and catcher Yasmani Grandal, and they’ve got other chips as well. Jocketty, while acknowledging that other teams like his players, added, “They just want too many of ’em.” No question, trading for pitching isn’t easy. But Towers just did it, and his perspective on the Diamondbacks’ competitive position is similar to what the Reds’ view should be of their own chances
According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, the Cubs are "not major players" for Prince Fielder. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported on Thursday afternoon that the Cubs were "increasing the intensity of their pursuit" for the 27-year-old first baseman. But Cafardo is now hearing something completely different. Fielder has also drawn interest from the Mariners, Rangers, Blue Jays, Nationals and Dodgers, so he should have no trouble finding a monster deal even without the involvement of the Cubs. He owns a .929 career OPS and slugged 38 home runs in 2011 http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/mlb/346989/baseball-headlines?r=1
Cardinals signed LHP J.C. Romero to a one-year contract. No word yet on the financial terms of the deal. Romero posted a rough 4.01 ERA and 19/15 K/BB ratio in 24 2/3 overall innings this past year for the Phillies and Rockies, but he's still dominant against left-handed hitters and should fit nicely into the St. Louis bullpen. http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/mlb/346987/baseball-headlines?r=1
Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Rockies have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer. The specifics of the deal aren't available yet, but previous reports have indicated that the Rockies offered Cuddyer a three-year, $27 million contract. If that number is accurate, it's a little surprising that he would wind up signing for just a couple million more than the Twins offered. The 32-year-old corner outfielder batted .284/.346/.459 with 20 home runs and 70 RBI over 584 plate appearances this past year for Minnesota. http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/mlb/347002/baseball-headlines?r=1
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