While the Yankees internally are touting a combination of Minor League slugger Jorge Vazquez and veteran Andruw Jones at DH next season, two veteran options may be emerging on the free-agent market.

With the changes in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) regarding the First-Year Player Draft, all 30 Major League teams are looking for an edge. Jason McLeod, the Cubs' new director of scouting and player development, will meet with the team's scouts this week to figure out what can give them a competitive advantage.

Gio Gonzalez, who was acquired by the Nationals in a six-player trade with Oakland on Dec. 23, has agreed to a contract extension that could keep the lefty in DC through 2018.

The Phillies added some pitching depth by agreeing to a Minor League contract with right-hander Joel Pineiro. The deal was reported by ESPN.com and confirmed by a baseball source. The deal includes an invitation to the team's Spring Training camp.

Sunday's tilt between Ohio State and Michigan served as the signature offering during the Tribe's "Snow Days" program.

Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and the Red Sox on Sunday agreed on a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.

As Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun continues to appeal a suspension under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, he does so with the support of at least one college teammate.

Shelby Miller was plenty forthright on Sunday in discussing his intentions of pitching in the big leagues before the end of the 2012 season. And if he, indeed, ascends to that level this year, Miller said he will arrive a much more mature version of his 2010 self.

Matt Holliday said Sunday that he has no reservations or concerns about the health of his right wrist, 2 1/2 months after suffering an injury that forced him to miss Game 7 of the World Series.

Lance Berkman did his best to put to rest concerns about his knees last spring, insisting that playing in the outfield would provide less wear and tear on his legs than he would have experienced playing first.

World Series champion isn't the only title Jason Motte is set to shoulder in 2012. There's this new closer tag now attached to his name, too.

Cardinals principal owner Bill DeWitt Jr. took issue Sunday with any notion that his team wasn't fully committed to its attempt to re-sign superstar Albert Pujols.

Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando started his offseason workouts a month earlier than usual, as he prepares for his second full season as a starting pitcher.

Neftali Feliz prepares to move from closer to the Rangers' rotation for the first time with the memory of Game 6 of the World Series still on his mind.

Center fielder Colby Rasmus has agreed to a $2.7 million contract with the Blue Jays for 2012, thereby avoiding arbitration.

Having spent more than three years insisting he did not knowingly ingest a performance-enhancing substance during the 2008 season, new Cardinals reliever J.C. Romero arrived at the organization's Winter Warm-Up event this weekend with the peace of mind that his name has now been cleared.

After throwing for teams in December and holding out for a roster spot and the right situation, Joel Zumaya has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins, the right-handed reliever told MLB.com.