In addition to slumber-inducing turkey and all the trimmings, there could be a lot of action around Major League Baseball this week, even if many people are out of the office and comfortable on the sofa in front of the tube.

Landing Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval would not be the end of Ben Cherington’s work. Until Boston’s GM can shore up the rotation, he won’t be satisfied with his roster. But signing the two established hitters would be a good start.

Because the Braves dealt Jason Heyward to the Cardinals this offseason, there has been talk that Atlanta also might consider parting ways with fellow outfielder Justin Upton. As the Hot Stove season continues to heat up, multiple reports Sunday said the Rangers have spoken with the Braves regarding Upton.

The A’s have acquired first baseman Ike Davis and international bonus slot No. 86 from the Pirates in exchange for international bonus slot No. 27.

The Twins are close to adding a pitching coach from outside of the organization, as they’re set to hire Neil Allen from the Rays’ organization, according to a Major League source.

The Rockies have a challenge that is bigger than the pitching staff making its home at Coors Field and the mile-high altitude of Denver. Colorado’s primary problem is it’s lack of offense on the road.

After four years of teaching, Brian Auld opted to attend Harvard Business School to earn an MBA, which is when Matt Silverman called to offer Auld a job. But Auld, the current Rays president, learned a lot from his time in the classroom.

The Indians added one pitcher to their roster Sunday and removed another, acquiring right-hander Charles Brewer from the D-backs in exchange for cash considerations and designating left-hander Scott Barnes for assignment.

The Padres made a “very competitive offer” to free-agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval, a baseball source told MLB.com late Saturday.

In a sport where the talent level is so close among the top 20 or so teams, it’s fascinating to watch every general manager attempt to create a certain vision of his club. Best of all, we’re just getting started.

In honor of Jackie Robinson’s enrollment 75 years ago, UCLA retired No. 42 in all its sports and renamed its athletic facilities the “Jackie Robinson Athletics and Recreation Complex.”

An illustrious list of dignitaries joined Tony La Russa in Las Vegas to support Pets for Vets, the latest project for the D-backs’ chief baseball officer, aimed at providing military veterans with the recuperative companionship of dogs.

The Red Sox could have the lead in the bidding for free-agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval, with The Boston Globe reporting on Saturday that the club’s five-year, $95 million offer may give it the edge over the Giants and Padres. The club has not commented on the report.

The D-backs traded right-handed pitcher Mike Bolsinger to the Dodgers on Saturday for cash considerations, the team announced, and sent right-hander Charles Brewer to the Indians.

Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp is owed $107 million over the next five years, but an online report said that Kemp is “drawing interest.” Here’s a recap of the other Hot Stove stories of the day.

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum opened its first temporary exhibit, Stan Musial: “The Man” Off the Field. The exhibit focuses on the life and contributions that Musial made outside of baseball, and it will be in place until next November.

The most-played rivalry in college football came to Yankee Stadium on Saturday as Lafayette defeated Lehigh, 27-7, in the 150th meeting between the schools. Among those in attendance for the game was Cubs manager Joe Maddon, a member of Lafayette’s class of 1976.