Back on July 30, the Red Sox traded left-hander Felix Doubront to the Cubs for a player to be named. Boston finally collected its return on Monday, acquiring Minor League shortstop Marco Hernandez from Chicago to complete the deal.

The Cubs formally introduced Jon Lester on Monday, and they can thank Ryan Dempster, Kerry Wood, Anthony Rizzo, Jason Hammel and Jeff Samardzija for helping sell the left-hander on coming to Chicago.

Kevin Cash, who was introduced as Rays manager on Monday, is thankful the TV lights and tape recorders will be shut down for a spell. That will give him time to work on the Xs and Os, the real reason he was hired.

Nothing builds confidence like institutional memory. The Cubs have been missing that building block for success since the 1950s, and it’s also one reason that the investment in Jon Lester makes so much sense as the next step in president of baseball operations Theo Epstein’s methodical rebuild.

The Brewers Monday announced plans for a 1,400-square-foot exhibit inside Miller Park honoring Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig. The “Selig Experience” will be a suitable nod to a man who has meant so much to the sport and the city of Milwaukee.

Continuing a hometown salute to retiring Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig, the Brewers on Monday unveiled plans for a year-round fan attraction that will explore Selig’s roots in the game.

The Dodgers apparently filled out their rotation on Monday by agreeing with free-agent left-hander Brett Anderson on a one-year, $10 million contract with $4 million in incentives, a baseball source told MLB.com. The Dodgers have not confirmed the deal, which is pending Anderson’s physical exam, the source said.

Bill Enos, the longtime Red Sox scout whose career extended through parts of eight decades in professional baseball as a player, manager, scout and consultant, passed away due to complications from pneumonia at the age of 94.

Jacob Nix, the Astros’ fifth-round pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, has come to a settlement with the club over a grievance filed after he wasn’t signed by Houston, according to CBSSports.com.

This offseason, many teams are attempting to duplicate the Giants’ route to a championship. It’s a funny contrast from a decade ago, when teams weren’t buying into the Braves’ approach, even if it did allow the franchise to set a record with 14 consecutive first-place finishes.

Tampa Bay and Kevin Cash were already familiar with each other, but were reacquainted Monday as Cash was formally introduced as the new manager of the Rays.

The Kansas City Royals have signed Yohan Pino to a Major League contract, the team announced Monday.

The Yankees further solidified their infield Monday, signing third baseman Chase Headley to a four-year deal worth a reported $52 million.

The Astros have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with free agent shortstop/infielder Jed Lowrie.

Though some anxious fans might have been disappointed when the Winter Meetings concluded last week without the completion of a trade involving Justin Upton, the Braves are still talking to a handful of clubs that are interested in the right-handed slugger.

As Major League Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings stoked the hot stove last week, winter ball action continued throughout Latin America. As usual, several top prospects took center stage.

Outfielder Bryce Harper and the Nationals have agreed to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million, a baseball source told MLB.com on Monday. The Nationals have not confirmed the deal, which was first reported by the Washington Post.