Winter Meetings update  —Both Dodgers GM Ned Colletti and Yankee officials say the two sides have yet to have any discussions about sending second baseman Robinson Cano to the West Coast.  And the Yankees believe so strongly that Cano is going to have a bounce back season that they are not anxious to move him.

Gordon elected to Hall by Veterans Committee  —  Former Yankees, Indians second baseman to be enshrined in 2009  —  National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Nine-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion Joe Gordon was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame today by the Veterans Committee.

Yanks encouraged after Sabathia meeting  —  Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is believed to have held a face-to-face meeting with free agent pitcher CC Sabathia on Sunday.  (AP Photo)  —  LAS VEGAS - The Yankees came out of their Sunday night meeting with coveted free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia feeling …

Phillies interested in Twins' Delmon Young?  —  Paul Hagen reporting from the winter meetings in Las Vegas:  —  Throwing out the ceremonial first rumor of the winter meetings ...  Phillies baseball personnel have been asking pointed questions about Twins outfielder Delmon Young …

K-Rod looking cozy with Mets  —  It seems that the lobby of the Bellagio is no longer the place to be for stakeout duty here.  Now the crush of reporters, as well as curious passersby, are clogging the area around the elevator banks on the fringe of the casino.

Red Sox-Mets Talking Deal For Schneider  —  Two industry sources here at the Bellagio have confirmed the Boston Red Sox are in discussions with the New York Mets about catcher Brian Schneider, a further indication the Red Sox are preparing for the departure of captain Jason Varitek.

Maddux will be missed; could Ankiel be a Brave?  —  Las Vegas — He walked among us as just another guy, with an rather unimpressive physique and a wonderful whacked-out, self-deprecating sense of humor.  —  But atop the pitcher's mound, Greg Maddux was not just another guy.  Or even just another major league ace.

Peavy's agent, Towers share ride to Vegas  —  Padres general manager Kevin Towers wanted some company for the 4½-hour drive from San Diego to Las Vegas for the winter meetings, so he shared the ride with good friend Barry Axelrod — who happens to be the agent for Padres pitcher Jake Peavy.

WHERE THEY MAY END UP...  It appears as though much will happen at the MLB Winter Meetings in Vegas this week.  It just has to be!  As nothing has happened for the past couple of months, one would think that eventually the major free agents will sign.  —  With regard to CC, I think he may surprise everyone and go back to Milwaukee.

Marquis appears a longshot given Rockies' payroll  —  LAS VEGAS — The Rockies have intensified their search for a starter at the winter meetings today, but the Cubs' Jason Marquis doesn't appear a fit.  Colorado likes Marquis and has discussed him internally.

Tigers get catcher Laird for 2 pitching prospects  —  Editor's note: Story updated at 2:45 p.m.  —  LAS VEGAS - The Tigers acquired catcher Gerald Laird from the Texas Rangers late Sunday night, fulfilling one of their major off-season needs on the eve of baseball's winter meetings.

Fear and Loathing at the Baseball Winter Meetings — Monday morning update  —  The problem is, you need sleep, but you wake up at 6 am and can't get back to sleep because your body's still on East Coast time and...well, jeez.  You're in Vegas.  There's stuff to do.  —  Today I have no excuse.

Jays plan to meet with Pavano's agent  —  Right-hander made just 26 starts in four years with Yankees  —  LAS VEGAS — In their quest to add depth to a depleted starting rotation, the Blue Jays will consider some reclamation projects this offseason.  Case in point, Toronto plans on meeting …

Maddux, More Wins Than Any Living Pitcher  —  Greg Maddux drew a crowd for his retirement announcement Monday in Las Vegas.  (Jae C. Hong/Associated Press)  —  LAS VEGAS — Here is all you need to know about the esteem in which Greg Maddux is held in major league baseball …

Dodgers near agreement with Blake  —  Buzz up!  —  LAS VEGAS - The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing a contract agreement with third baseman Casey Blake after raising their offer to three years, sources said Monday morning.  —  The team expected to hear more from Blake's representative, Jim McDowell, as the meetings went on.

Phillies Meet with Infielder Nick Punto  —  LAS VEGAS - According to the initial reports, second baseman Chase Utley's rehabilitation from hip surgery is going well.  Better yet, the arthroscopy did not find excessive damage to the labrum.  The initial diagnosis and convalescence time has held true for the All-Star.