MLB.com confirmed the Marlins reached agreement on a six-year deal for Reyes, pending completion of his physical. The offer is reportedly worth $106 million.

The Mets entered this offseason with a preconceived notion of exactly how much money they were willing to spend on Jose Reyes. The Marlins have exceeded that threshold, precluding the Mets from re-signing their homegrown shortstop.

A team source told MLB.com that first baseman Prince Fielder is not a target for the Nationals. The source pointed out that the club has Adam LaRoche and Michael Morse at first base.

The Nationals have made an offer to free-agent left-hander Mark Buehrle, a team source confirmed to MLB.com on Sunday night. Terms of the offer were not disclosed.

Ronald Belisario, not seen by the Dodgers since 2010, is again working on obtaining a work visa that would allow him to return to the United States and compete for a Dodgers bullpen role next season.

Manny Ramirez, who retired last season rather than face a 100-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's ban of performance-enhancing drugs, has applied for reinstatement.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman rappelled down a 22-story building in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, getting in some thrill-seeking before he traveled to Dallas for the Winter Meetings.

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette's front office continues to come together, as the organization officially announced a pair of hirings Sunday afternoon in Fred Ferreira and Lee Thomas.

Yankee Stadium will play host as Iowa State takes on nearby Rutgers on Friday, Dec. 30 in the Pinstripe Bowl.

The Reds and their new Double-A affiliate in Pensacola appear close to announcing the hire of Jim Riggleman as that team's new manager.

C.J. Wilson and Mark Buehrle are considered the two best pitchers on the free-agent market. The Rangers and other teams have expressed interest in both. Their final destination could be determined at the Winter Meetings this week in Dallas.

The Hot Stove has so far stayed at a simmer, but big names could find new homes and trades may pick up as general managers and executives arrive in Dallas for the annual Winter Meetings.

Pedro Martinez, who put together one of the best four-year stretches as a starter in Major League history, said that he's planning to officially announce his retirement soon.

Each year since returning to the Duke Energy Center in 2006, Redsfest has continued to find ways to top itself.

The Blue Jays acquired veteran catcher Jeff Mathis from the Angels on Saturday in exchange for left-hander Brad Mills.

Buzzie Bavasi, Ken Boyer, Charlie Finley, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva, Allie Reynolds, Ron Santo and Luis Tiant are candidates for Golden Era Committee consideration for Hall of Fame election for the class of 2012.

In his first two big league seasons, Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake finished early because of a cap on his innings. He's hopeful of going much deeper in 2012.