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?)

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.

Brewers jump into closer chase  —  The Brewers entered the market for free agent closers on Tuesday, meeting with representatives for Brian Fuentes, Trevor Hoffman and Kerry Wood.  —  General manager Doug Melvin met in the morning with Pat Rooney, who represents Wood, and Rick Thurman, who has both Fuentes and Hoffman.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

In stagnant market, Sox sit and wait  —  LAS VEGAS — We just emerged from Theo Epstein's daily briefing, where the Red Sox general manager seemed almost apologetic for the absence of news surrounding the team.  —  “I actually think I have less to tell you than yesterday,” Epstein said.

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 …

Winter Meetings: McLouth, Doumit, Maholm offered extensions  —  Braves inquire about key players; Pirates talk to Eckstein  —  LAS VEGAS — The Pirates have yet to make a move through two days of Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, but a significant project has begun behind the scenes …