Braves general manager Frank Wren has shown no signs of panic while the division-rival Marlins continue to dominate the attention at the Winter Meetings. Instead, he seems committed to patiently evaluate some trade possibilities that could significantly improve his team.

It was an extremely slow day for the D-backs on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Arizona heard back from free-agent first baseman Lyle Overbay on its one-year contract offer, but it wasn't a yes or no.

Free-agent left-hander Mark Buehrle has narrowed his list of teams to five, MLB.com has confirmed, and the Nationals are hoping they are one of those five teams.

If David Ortiz does decide to return to the Red Sox, as both sides are still hoping, it will likely come down to one of the following scenarios: An acceptance of arbitration, which would give him a raise from the $12.5 million he earned a year ago. Or a multi-year deal that would pay Ortiz a significant amount less per season.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said ownership uncertainty during the 2011 season taught him the importance of ownership certainty.

During a session with reporters in his suite at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, Indians general manager Chris Antonetti claimed to have one trade proposal in the works that would be very surprising if it came to fruition.

With things so quiet for the Royals that even a decent trade rumor was difficult to stir up, Tuesday was a good time for manager Ned Yost to ponder the players he already has on the roster.

With the Astros in full-fledged rebuilding mode and committed to young players all around the diamond, manager Brad Mills will enter his third season at the helm with the daunting task of trying to keep the Major League club competitive under a new owner and general manager.

Much of the spotlight at the Winter Meetings thus far has been on the Marlins, as the team on Tuesday had discussions over possible trades and free agents.

The Rockies' search for a solid pitcher to help a young rotation led them to acquire right-hander Kevin Slowey from the Twins on Tuesday for a player to be named.

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik downplayed a report Tuesday at the Winter Meetings that his team is the current leader for free-agent slugger Prince Fielder.

The Blue Jays' search for a new closer came to an end on Tuesday afternoon, when the club acquired right-hander Sergio Santos from the White Sox in exchange for pitching prospect Nestor Molina.

Things were quiet for the Reds and general manager Walt Jocketty at the Winter Meetings in Dallas on Tuesday.

As Jeffrey Loria does his best to get the No. 1 free agent on the market — Albert Pujols — other teams are cheering him on. Break the logjam and let the deals flow.

Speculation that Hanley Ramirez is disgruntled and wants out of Miami prompted the Marlins to speak out on Tuesday regarding the status of their three-time All-Star.

The Astros have interviewed Dodgers assistant general manager Logan White for their vacant general manager position, a Major League Baseball source told MLB.com.

The Orioles have entered the Yoenis Cespedes sweepstakes, as manager Buck Showalter and Fred Ferreira, executive director of international recruiting, will head to the Dominican Republic this weekend for a private workout by the Cuban outfielder.