An industry source told MLB.com on Thursday that Albert Pujols' camp is scheduled to meet in Miami with the Marlins within the next few days, possibly as early as Saturday.

The White Sox announced the signing of two left-handers on Thursday, agreeing to one-year deals with Donnie Veal and Jose Quintana.

Bases used during one of Chris Carpenter's four postseason wins and in the Oct. 5 "Rally Squirrel" game against Philadelphia are among Cardinals items now up for bidding in a special MLB.com Auction, as memorabilia hunters and holiday shoppers look for unique ways to commemorate the Cards' 11th World Series title in franchise history.

Shortly after the Florida Marlins become the Miami Marlins on Friday, fans will be able to buy merchandise bearing the new colors and logo at Marlins.com Then, on Saturday, several Marlins players will make appearances at different locations throughout South Florida, including three new stores.

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who was limited during the playoffs for what was referred to as a strained left groin muscle but could be sports hernia, was examined in Philadelphia on Thursday and underwent an MRI.

As he received calls from David Ross, Martin Prado and others on Thursday, Braves bullpen coach Eddie Perez found himself anxiously awaiting his brother to call from Venezuela with what he hoped would be good news regarding Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos.

The Yankees will play a pair of Spring Training exhibitions against the Mets for the first time since 1996, highlighting the club's Grapefruit League schedule released on Thursday.

Former Nationals first-base coach Dan Radison has known Wilson Ramos for over a year, and he — along with everybody else — is concerned for his safety.

The Yankees are holding the first of their two offseason Fantasy Camps this week at their Spring Training complex in Tampa, Fla. Bryan Hoch, who covers the Yankees for MLB.com, is taking part and will be writing a daily diary of his experiences.

The Cubs have talked to a former infielder, a hitting coach, and a pitching coach, and on Friday, they'll interview a former catcher when Sandy Alomar Jr. comes to Wrigley Field to discuss the team's managerial vacancy.

Right-hander Justin Verlander received 25 of 26 votes to be named Tiger of the Year by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Ryan Raburn has shown he can hit over the second half of the season. But his inability to consistently produce during the first three months has given the Tigers pause in giving him a defined starting role.

Although interim general manager Terry Ryan indicated payroll is likely to drop about $15 million to around $100 million next season, the Twins remain interested in re-signing free agent Michael Cuddyer.

It's not general manager Ned Colletti's style to go into Spring Training without a veteran option at virtually every position, especially behind the plate. Second basemen and middle infielders are also on the Dodgers' radar.

John Gibbons, who spent parts of five seasons as the Blue Jays' manager, has been hired by the Padres to manage their Double-A affiliate in San Antonio. Former players Jose Valentin and Damion Easley are also on San Diego's Minor League staffs.

In the wake of the kidnapping of Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos at gunpoint in Venezuela on Wednesday, Astros catcher Humberto Quintero said it's become too dangerous for many big league players to play in his native country during the winter.

The Indians have signed free-agent catcher Michel Hernandez to a Minor League contract that includes a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, the club announced on Thursday.