Fans can vote for the GIBBYs at MLB.com until tomorrow. Every club is well represented, and there are plenty of deserving nominees in every category. Winners will be presented with their GIBBY trophies during the Winter Meetings.
Hot Stove roundup: Royals targeting Beltran
In Hot Stove news on Saturday, the Royals appear serious in their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran, according to Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star, while the Mets are scheduled to meet with free-agent right-hander Bronson Arroyo.
Twins reportedly agree to three-year deal with Hughes
The Twins have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with free-agent right-hander Phil Hughes, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Mets interested in Arroyo; meeting uncertain
Free-agent right-hander Bronson Arroyo is set to meet with the Mets and general manager Sandy Alderson next week, according to ESPNNewYork.com. However, Newsday reporter David Lennon tweeted that the Mets do not currently have plans to meet with the right-hander.
Orioles acquire Monell from Giants for cash
The Orioles acquired catcher Johnny Monell from the Giants on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.
Shop sale extended, keep saving all weekend
For the first time in history, online shopping is set to be the No. 1 method for gift buyers in a holiday season, and MLB.com has your back with the MLB.com Shop Virtual Catalog. The Black Friday sale has been extended, so take as much as 30 percent off all MLB.com Shop orders through Sunday.
Royals reportedly seeking reunion with Beltran
The Royals reportedly appear serious in their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran, according to The Kansas City Star. Beltran, 36, is one of the top free-agent outfielders on the market.
Nolasco addition points Twins in right direction
Brad Radke was never on the cover of Sports Illustrated. His teams in Minnesota never made it to the World Series. But unlike the last three seasons, playing against the Twins in those years was about as much fun as a basement flood. By signing Ricky Nolasco, that’s an experience that general manager Terry Ryan and skipper Ron Gardenhire are committed to recreating.
Braves duo could make history with joint Hall induction
First-time candidates for the Hall of Fame, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine could become only the second pair of teammates elected to the Hall of Fame in the same year by the members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Winter League roundup: Torres sharp in Zulia victory
Tampa Bay’s Alex Torres allowed just one run over 4 1/3 innings, and the bullpen made it stand in a tight one-run ballgame in the Venezuelan Winter League. Freddy Galvis and Marwin Gonzalez each drove in a run for Zulia,
Royals, Moore agree to two-year contract extension
The Royals’ improvement on the field has paid off for general manager Dayton Moore. Moore has earned a two-year extension of his contract as senior vice president-baseball operations and general manager through 2016. His most recent contract ran through 2014.
Hanley working on deal to extend stay with Dodgers
Slugging infielder Hanley Ramirez said he is working on a contract extension with the Dodgers during the Dominican Republic’s celebration of the World Baseball Classic championship Thursday.
A View From Studio 3: Three great leaders
December in Florida. It’s a time and place you’d expect retirees to be hanging out playing shuffleboard and golf before catching the early-bird special around 5 p.m. That’s not the reason Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox are expected in Central Florida on Dec. 9.
Giants, Vogelsong reach one-year agreement
The inevitable agreement between the Giants and Ryan Vogelsong became official Friday, when the club announced that the right-hander settled on a one-year contract, pending a physical examination next week. Giants management declined to comment until Vogelsong, 36, completes his physical.
Maddux entering Hall of Fame is a no-brainer
You didn’t expect somebody so unassuming to become so overwhelming whenever he took the pitcher’s mound, but Greg Maddux did just that. In fact, he was baseball’s Picasso, because he painted masterpieces with his right arm.
Pipeline Inbox: Pirates have deep outfield pool
Will the Pirates be the first club to get four outfield prospects in the Top 100 rankings? What does the Brian McCann signing mean for Yankees catching prospects Gary Sanchez and J.R. Murphy? Jim Callis tackles those topics and more in the latest edition of the Pipeline Inbox.
Rangers have edge if they want to land Price
David Price is the biggest name on the trade market — headed to arbitration with the Rays for the third time and two years away from free agency. He’s priced himself out of his franchise’s economic model — his projected salary of $13 million would take up more than 20 percent of the 2014 payroll — and triggered a complicated round of bidding for his services. Advantage, Texas Rangers.