As the winner of a unique contest, presented by Edward Jones, 57-year-old Howel Carr got the inside scoop on the baseball industry’s annual gathering.

As the winner of a unique contest, presented by Edward Jones, 57-year-old Howel Carr got the inside scoop on the baseball industry’s annual gathering.

The Winter Meetings continue to be a productive exercise for the Red Sox. A day after they got the slugger they coveted in Mike Napoli, Boston has agreed to a three-year deal for outfielder Shane Victorino, a source confirmed to MLB.com.

Actor Harrison Ford, star of the upcoming baseball film “42,” will present the Bud Selig Executive Leadership Award to Vin Scully at the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation’s 10th annual “In the Spirit of the Game” Sports and Entertainment Spectacular in January.

The Mets made things official with David Wright on Tuesday, signing the third baseman to a $138 million deal that will keep him with the club through 2020.

The people, inside and outside Major League Baseball’s corridors, have spoken in MLB.com’s 11th annual Greatness in Baseball Yearly Awards.

MLB.com’s Paul Hagen has been voted the winner of the annual J.G. Taylor Spink Award by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, it was announced at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.

A change of heart prompted the Marlins to reverse their thinking about retaining Yunel Escobar. So on Tuesday night, after more than two days of serious discussions, the Marlins traded the 30-year-old shortstop to the Rays for Minor League infielder Derek Dietrich.

The Giants accomplished their last major offseason objective Tuesday night by agreeing with second baseman Marco Scutaro, a key figure in their second-half surge, to a three-year, $20 million contract.

The Nationals appear to have found the additional starting pitcher they were looking for this offseason, agreeing to sign right-hander Dan Haren to a one-year, $13 million deal, MLB.com has confirmed.

The Winter Meetings are under way in Nashville, Tenn., and all Major League Baseball clubs and their fans are looking ahead to 2013. Meanwhile, holiday shopping is hitting its stride, and from now through 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, there is a 25-percent sitewide sale at the Shop.

The Rangers and free agent right-hander Joakim Soria put the finishing touches on a two-year, $8 million deal on Tuesday. The contract also includes an option for a third year.

In stark contrast to last year, Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. welcomed the opportunity to be seen and chat up media members on Monday, the first official day of the 2012 Winter Meetings.

Former Astros broadcaster Jim Deshaies reportedly has accepted a four-year offer from WGN to be the color commentator for the Chicago Cubs telecasts. WGN’s Bob Vorwald would not comment on the hiring Monday, but MLB.com has confirmed Deshaies will be switching teams.

The Indians are in the process of selling their SportsTime Ohio television network to Fox Sports Ohio, MLB.com has confirmed.

Jacob Ruppert, the New York Yankees owner who established the foundation of a franchise that has become the most heralded brand in professional sports history, was one of three elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday.

The Red Sox have landed one of their top targets of this Hot Stove season, signing right-handed slugger Mike Napoli to a three-year, $39 million contract, MLB.com has confirmed.