Who knows if David Price or Jeff Samardzija will be dealt this coming week or this winter. A Samardzija trade is a long shot, despite some recent reports. But between the two, Samardzija looks like the much better bargain.

An already eventful week for the Red Sox gained more steam on Thursday, with the news the club has agreed to terms with righty reliever Edward Mujica on a two-year, $9.5 million deal.

The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) announced on Thursday that it has created the Commissioner Bud Selig Leadership Award to be presented annually in recognition of baseball executives for extraordinary support of the organization.

The most significant signings at next week’s Winter Meetings may not be huge contracts for the top free agents, but rather savvy deals for proven veterans who can still play big roles off the bench and in the clubhouse.

The Rangers have many options to consider, but one issue that must be addressed before the offseason is over is finding a backup catcher to pair with Geovany Soto behind the plate in 2014.

The inevitable agreement between the Giants and Ryan Vogelsong became official when the club signed the right-hander to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

The Cubs added another left-handed reliever to the bullpen mix on Wednesday night, signing free agent Wesley Wright to a one-year, $1.425 million deal, pending a physical.

Tigers president/general manager Dave Dombrowski spent the last few weeks listing closer as his top priority and avoiding talk about other needs until the club filled the role. Now that the Tigers have their closer in Joe Nathan, Dombrowski did not sound inclined for another big-ticket signing.

Joaquin Benoit was a mainstay in the eighth inning for the Tigers for 2 1/2 years before stepping into the closer role with stellar results last summer. Now that the Tigers have signed Joe Nathan as their closer, don’t expect Benoit to return as a setup man.

Who’s on first? Miguel Cabrera. Finally. It’s official. The long-expected shift in the Tigers’ infield was set on Wednesday. Cabrera, who moved to third base two years ago when Prince Fielder signed, will move back to first base next season. Nick Castellanos, the Tigers’ top prospect who moved from third base to the outfield in the middle of the 2012 season, will return to third.

The Padres’ Yonder Alonso gave most of his day Wednesday to a group of about 25 to 30 from the 4S Ranch branch of the Greater San Diego Boys & Girls Club, whom he hosted at Petco Park for a baseball clinic, lunch and a stadium tour.

As Dave Dombrowski talked about the benefit of payroll flexibility while introducing new closer Joe Nathan on Wednesday at Comerica Park, he alluded that the flexibility will go in part for their internal concerns.

Blue Jays right-hander Brandon Morrow appears well on his way to a full recovery from a right forearm injury and should be ready to go by the start of Spring Training.

Veteran catcher Erik Kratz appears destined for Triple-A Buffalo, but the Blue Jays have every intention of giving him an opportunity to compete with Josh Thole for the backup role in Toronto.

Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball may be nearing an agreement that changes the current posting system, putting a $20 million max on bids to negotiate with posted players.

It’s been a normal offseason of preparation thus far for Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, a welcome relief for a player who spent last winter rehabbing his surgically repaired right shoulder. Speaking at Cal Ripken’s charity event on Wednesday night, Zimmerman said the shoulder is no longer giving him trouble and that Nats general manager Mike Rizzo does not want to shift him away from the hot corner.

The Padres announced Wednesday that they will play the Mexico City Red Devils on March 27 in an exhibition game at Petco Park.