Hendry won't be Trader Jim  —  Cubs GM doesn't see many teams dealing because of contracts  —  ORLANDO — Pursuing every possible option, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry called his Colorado Rockies counterpart Dan O'Dowd about the availability of right-hander Jason Jennings.  —  And why not?

General managers ready for winter free-for-all in Florida  —  One of the first orders of business as baseball's winter meetings begin Monday is sizing up the layout of the Swan and Dolphin resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.  —  It's a new venue for the game's annual gathering …

Avoiding Costly Moves  —  Rebuilding Nats Expect to Limit Spending for 2007 Roster  —  Two years ago, the Washington Nationals — shackled with a minuscule budget issued by their owners, Major League Baseball — signed Esteban Loaiza, a beleaguered right-hander, to a one-year, $2.9-million contract.

Rockies think their strength is within  —  Division rivals keep busy in offseason  —  While the rest of the National League West has been creating an offseason stir, the Rockies, so far, have been willing to settle for such subtle moves as re-signing second baseman Kaz Matsui …

Isringhausen is ahead of schedule  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Less than three months after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery, closer Jason Isringhausen insists the Cardinals should plan on him being available to pitch the ninth inning on opening day.  —  "I'm tired of other people doing my job," Isringhausen said this weekend.

O's pack some needs for winter meetings  —  Still missing big bat, 'we expect to be very busy,' Flanagan says  —  Even though they have directed one of the busiest teams in the league since the money-spending free-agent season began, the Orioles' top executives boarded a plane …

Pirates cast wide net for lefty bat  —  Youngster with power is top priority as winter meetings open  —  By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — He is the Pirates' perceived missing piece in the lineup.  —  He is young, large, left-handed and strong enough …

Whatever happened to Barry Bonds? … LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Greatest Slugger of His Time sits home in California, jobless and teamless.  —  In a very different world, he would be the hottest free agent of them all at one of baseball's strangest winter meetings of them all …

Yanks wait for Pettitte return  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Brian Cashman checked into Disney's Swan and Dolphin Resort last night with a checklist of his remaining offseason questions on his mind.  But there's one question he has no control over.  —  The Yankees will have a roster spot …

Salary boom win-win for Rays … LAKE BUENA VISTA - The Devil Rays aren't planning to spend much money in the free-agent market, but the ridiculous dollars teams have thrown at players could have a significant impact on their plans.  —  With free agents getting multiyear deals for multimillions …

Don't print that  —  ) Look for the Twins this week at baseball's winter meetings in Orlando, Fla., to begin official talks on multiyear contracts with the agents for American League most valuable player Justin Morneau, batting champion Joe Mauer and 109-RBI producer Michael Cuddyer.

Braves bolster bullpen with Sturtze  —  Atlanta signs veteran right-hander to one-year deal  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Based on recent history, Braves general manager John Schuerholz has something much more exciting in store.  But with Sunday's signing of Tanyon Sturtze …