CC SABATHIA PICKS YANKEES  —  LAS VEGAS - CC Sabathia is not going to play on the West Coast.  He is not going to play in the National League.  CC Sabathia is going to be a Yankee, The Post has learned exclusively.  —  After three straight days of face-to-face meetings between GM Brian Cashman …

By signing K-Rod, Mets made the safe pick  —  The signing of Francisco Rodriguez addresses one of the Mets' biggest weaknesses, adding probably three wins of value over the Mets' in-house options for late-game relief.  It doesn't finish their bullpen — and they still need to add a starter (Derek Lowe?)

Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood agrees to deal with Cleveland Indians  —  LAS VEGAS — With two teams to pick from in the American League Central, Kerry Wood appears to have rejected overtures from Detroit to take a deal with Cleveland.  —  Wood's decision to sign with the Indians followed …

Moreno says Teixeira still top target … LAS VEGAS — While speculation has swirled at different times about the possibility of the Angels interrupting their well-known pursuit of free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira to make a play for ace starter CC Sabathia, who has made it known he'd prefer …

Jake Peavy deal waits on Cubs decision  —  Sources say DeRosa, Marquis included in proposed 3-team trade  —  LAS VEGAS - While general manager Jim Hendry said he spoke to representatives of three or four free agents Tuesday on the second day of baseball's winter meetings, the Jake Peavy rumors continue to take center stage.

Rays met with Giambi  —  UPDATE, 9:18: Executive VP Andrew Friedman called it “a very good meeting” and said Giambi has “got a lot of the characteristics of a hitter that we like.”  He also said he spoke on the phone with a third potential addition, whom he would not name …

Orioles trade Hernandez  —  Catcher dealt to Reds for Freel, two minor league infielders  —  LAS VEGAS - The Orioles have met one of their objectives at the winter meetings, finding a taker for veteran catcher Ramon Hernandez.  —  The club announced tonight that it will send Hernandez …

Meeting with Sheets impressed Girardi  —  Joe Girardi confirmed that the Yankees met with Ben Sheets and his agent, Casey Close, yesterday.  —  “I faced Ben Sheets when I was with the Cubs and I've admired the work that he's done over the years.  It was good to talk to him about his health, his routines and what he likes to do.

Dec. 9 — MANUEL'S CONTRACT EXTENDED  —  LAS VEGAS — Deadline for The Paper is creeping up, but Ruben Amaro Jr. just let us know (so, we'll let you know) that Charlie Manuel has received a contract extension.  The Phillies picked up Manuel's 2010 option and tacked on an extra season.

Redding for Taveras dead for now, but Rockies could still end up with Redding  —  LAS VEGAS — A year after miscalculating on the impact of young starters, the Rockies remain determined to build rotation depth.  They are aggressively pursuing Washington right-hander Tim Redding …

Hanson first hurler named AFL MVP  —  Braves right-hander garners Joe Black Award at Winter Meetings  —  LAS VEGAS — There was little doubt who the most dominant player in the Arizona Fall League was this past season, but it was unclear until Tuesday whether or not that player would be given …