We know who the big spenders of this free-agent season are. And a week after the Winter Meetings wrapup, it's still difficult to digest.
Quintet of first basemen accomplish rare feat
With their performances, Cabrera (181 OPS+), Fielder (164), Votto (156), Gonzalez (155) and Pujols (150) also made 2011 stand out for this concentrated excellence at the position, for it marked only the fifth season since 1901 that saw at least five first basemen each produce an OPS+ of at least 150.
Prototypical leadoff hitters become dying breed
The leadoff spot isn't what it used to be, or even what it was originally intended to be. For proof, you don't have to look too far. Just think back to the 2011 postseason.
Big Z strong in winter league game
Carlos Zambrano, making his first start since taking a line drive off his face, did not give up a hit over four shutout innings on Wednesday night for Caribes de Anzoategui.
Jeter named one of 'Most Fascinating' for 2011
Team captain, five-time World Series champion and member of the exclusive 3,000-hit club, Derek Jeter has no doubt been one of baseball's greatest — and most popular — players during his 17-year career in pinstripes. He's also one of Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People of 2011."
Rauch ready for fresh start with new-look Mets
Coming off an injury-riddled summer that saw him pitch through pain and post his highest ERA since his rookie season in 2002, Jon Rauch figured signing with the Mets would allow him to start fresh.
Red Sox have a lot to like in Melancon
The Red Sox are going to fall in love with their new reliever. As good as they think Mark Melancon is, they're going to like him even more once they get to know him.
Punto joins Red Sox as club bolsters bench
The Red Sox, suddenly busy after a quiet couple of weeks, bolstered their bench Wednesday by signing utility infielder Nick Punto to a two-year, $3 million contract.
A's unveil Spring Training schedule
The A's unveiled their Spring Training schedule on Wednesday, releasing details on their abbreviated 21-game Cactus League tour that will be followed by a week-long visit to Japan to begin the regular season.
Giants bringing back Mota for third season
The San Francisco Giants are close to finalizing a $1 million, one-year deal with free-agent reliever Guillermo Mota, according to The Associated Press.
Mariners bring back catcher Gimenez
Catcher Chris Gimenez signed a Major League deal with the Mariners on Wednesday, rejoining the 40-man roster just two days after not being tendered an offer at Monday's deadline.
Cardinals nearing deal with Romero
The Cardinals and left-handed reliever J.C. Romero are close to agreeing on a one-year deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
D-backs brighten children's holidays
It's the holiday season, sometimes known as the giving season, and it just might be the most important season of them all for the D-backs.
Darvish's fate now in hands of Japanese team
The 5 p.m. ET Wednesday deadline for Major League teams to submit their bids for Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish has come and gone. Now, clubs will wait for Darvish's Japanese club, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, to review offers for the right to exclusively negotiate with the prized 25-year-old right-hander.
Rangers bring cheer to hospitalized kids
Josh Hamilton and other Rangers players, along with team coaches, executives, alumni and broadcasters, visited Children's Medical Center of Dallas on Wednesday as part of the team's annual holiday outreach.
O's sign Japanese lefty Wada to two-year deal
The O's announced Wednesday the signing of Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year, $8.15 million deal, including a $5 million option for 2014.
Sox swap Lowrie for Astros reliever Melancon
The Red Sox added a potential closer candidate to their roster on Wednesday, dealing the oft-injured Jed Lowrie and pitching prospect Kyle Weiland to the Astros for right-hander Mark Melancon.