The D-backs took a chance on a power arm in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday, selecting right-hander Starlin Peralta off the Cubs roster.

The D-backs took a chance on a power arm in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday, selecting right-hander Starlin Peralta off the Cubs roster.

The Rangers selected right-handed reliever Coty Woods from the Rockies’ organization in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday morning at the Winter Meetings.

The Rangers selected right-handed reliever Coty Woods from the Rockies’ organization in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday morning at the Winter Meetings.

The Marlins exit the Winter Meetings in search of a third baseman. President of baseball operations Larry Beinfest makes it clear there is work to be done with the roster before Spring Training.

Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti confirmed the club has graduated from due diligence to negotiating for top free-agent target Zack Greinke, but he gave no indication a deal was imminent or likely.

Ruben Amaro Jr. said Wednesday the Phillies had made progress at the Winter Meetings. It turns out they are getting closer to finding a third baseman. Sources said Thursday morning they were in serious discussions about acquiring Rangers infielder Michael Young, although Young would have to approve the trade because he has full no-trade rights.

The Orioles selected left-hander T.J. McFarland from the Indians’ Triple-A Columbus affiliate in Thursday morning’s Rule 5 Draft.

The Orioles selected left-hander T.J. McFarland from the Indians’ Triple-A Columbus affiliate in Thursday morning’s Rule 5 Draft.

The Red Sox sized up a couple of key targets for their lineup and then landed them at what turned out to be a productive Winter Meetings for general manager Ben Cherington.

Andrew McCutchen’s 2012 season was among the most impressive for any center fielder in his age-25 season, and it could be the foundation to even more historic accomplishments.

The Houston Astros selected Joshua Fields, a right-hander who previously was property of the Red Sox, with the first selection in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday.

The Houston Astros selected Joshua Fields, a right-hander who previously was property of the Red Sox, with the first selection in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday.

The Cubs have reportedly added an extra outfielder, signing Nate Schierholtz to a one-year, $2.25 million contract, pending his passing a physical.

The Cubs have reportedly added an extra outfielder, signing Nate Schierholtz to a one-year, $2.25 million contract, pending his passing a physical.

As usual, Scott Boras had plenty to say in his annual Winter Meetings media scrum. He addressed the situations of several of his clients, both free agents and those currently employed by big league clubs, and he did it with characteristic bravado.

As usual, Scott Boras had plenty to say in his annual Winter Meetings media scrum. He addressed the situations of several of his clients, both free agents and those currently employed by big league clubs, and he did it with characteristic bravado.