With the signings of Jonathan Papelbon, Jimmy Rollins, Jim Thome and Laynce Nix and a trade for Ty Wigginton, GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said he's ready to begin the pursuit of a sixth straight National League East title.

Jimmy Rollins has watched a few Phillies teammates leave as free agents in recent years. Rollins insisted, though, that their experiences had no bearing on his desire to remain in Philadelphia.

Jimmy Rollins, who signed a three-year, $33 million contract to stay with the Phillies, has the longest active tenure of any professional athlete in Philadelphia, and general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said he could envision that streak lasting beyond the current contract.

Jimmy Rollins in a Brewers uniform? The longtime Phillies shortstop apparently gave it some serious thought.

The Mariners landed their coveted left-handed relief specialist over the weekend by reaching an agreement on a one-year deal with veteran free agent George Sherrill.

The Nationals have agreed on a Minor League deal with outfielder Mike Cameron. Manager Davey Johnson said that he is looking for power off the bench, and Cameron could be one of his answers.

The website TMZ.com cited "sources directly connected with Major League Baseball" in reporting on Monday that Ryan Braun's positive test under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Policy was triggered by medication for a private medical issue.

Having pulled the trigger on a huge deal to land starter Mat Latos, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty continues to look for a closer and a left fielder.

The Albert Pujols signing, by and large, was an enormous risk. But Pujols isn't your typical player — which is why you can't analyze his contract in typical fashion.

Pirates outfielder Jose Tabata, who fractured a bone in his left hand in September, resumed swinging a bat last week after receiving a clean bill of health from the club's medical staff.

Forced off the club's 40-man roster last week, Brian Bixler has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Bixler will attend Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.

Question of Day: Who's got top Darvish bid?

White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko, who, in his age-34 and age-35 seasons (2010-11), put up the two highest OPS+ values of his career, is in some elite company.

This weekend's 4-for-1 Padres trade with Cincinnati may be the final major part of the "build a wave" developmental philosophy that former San Diego executives Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod tried to institute.

The Mets officially announced the signing of right-handed reliever Frank Francisco on Monday, inking him to a two-year deal.

We pause now to consider the $100 million pitcher. To put it delicately: buyer beware. The return on investment for Yu Darvish may be a lot to ask for.

All of the speculation surrounding Japanese phenom Yu Darvish is expected to end on Monday night.