The Orioles head to Nashville with the goal of continuing their search for added offense, specifically in the middle of the lineup.

GM Frank Wren landed his top target with the signing of B.J. Upton, and now has his sights set on finding another outfielder, preferably one who can bat in the leadoff spot.

General manager Sandy Alderson and his staff will spend their time at the Winter Meetings this week continuing to work on a contract extension for R.A. Dickey, while also attempting to plug holes in their outfield, at catcher and in the bullpen.

The Astros will add at least one player later this week when they make the first selection in the Rule 5 Draft, and general manager Jeff Luhnow has been laying the groundwork in recent weeks to perhaps make even more additions.

Where will Josh Hamilton and Zach Greinke end up? Will the Rays trade David Price or James Shields? Will Rafael Soriano sign with Detroit? These are just a few of the storylines to follow at the Winter Meetings.

The Winter Meetings got under way Monday morning in Music City. All you had to do was check your Twitter feed for news of Mike Napoli’s reported three-year, $39 million deal with the Red Sox or Alex Rodriguez’s need for hip surgery or the latest in the Justin Upton rumor mill to know that the usual rumblings and rumors were emanating from the lobby.

Jacob Ruppert, the owner of the New York Yankees from 1915-39, heads a National Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee ballot of six players, three executives and an umpire, and could be among the first to take a seat in the Hall’s Class of 2013.

Jacob Ruppert, the owner of the New York Yankees from 1915-39, heads a National Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee ballot of six players, three executives and an umpire, and could be among the first to take a seat in the Hall’s Class of 2013.

Jacob Ruppert, the owner of the New York Yankees from 1915-39, heads a National Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee ballot of six players, three executives and an umpire, and could be among the first to take a seat in the Hall’s Class of 2013.

The Rockies are considering a run at a local product in their search to beef up the left-handed side of their bullpen.

While trading away a starting pitcher may not be probable, the Red Sox are willing to listen to any offers after a highly disappointing 2012.

While trading away a starting pitcher may not be probable, the Red Sox are willing to listen to any offers after a highly disappointing 2012.

The Royals organization and their players were quick to express their concern and sympathy after a Kansas City Chiefs player committed suicide at Arrowhead Stadium in the sports complex the two teams share.

The Royals organization and their players were quick to express their concern and sympathy after a Kansas City Chiefs player committed suicide at Arrowhead Stadium in the sports complex the two teams share.

Ryan Lavarnway wants to stay a catcher, and the Red Sox want to keep him there. So any idea of moving him to first base is out, for now.

The Cubs have signed Japanese relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa according to a tweet by MLB Network’s Ken Rosenthal. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman also reported the Japanese gold medalist inked a two-year deal for $9.2 million with the club.

Davey Johnson, whose late son was born with hearing and visual impairments, hosted a celebrity tournament this weekend benefiting Lighthouse, a non-profit organization involved with people living with blindness or a loss of vision.