Angels don't want Vladimir Guerrero playing in World Baseball Classic  —  The slugging outfielder, who is recovering from knee surgery, is among 16 Angels and seven Dodgers listed on provisional rosters.  —  Vladimir Guerrero was among 16 Angels named to the rosters of nine countries …

O's lock up Markakis  —  Sources: Club finalizes six-year, $66 million extension with right fielder  —  The Orioles have finalized a six-year, $66 million contract extension with outfielder Nick Markakis, according to baseball sources.  Markakis will be in Baltimore later this week to take a routine physical and to sign the contract.

ChiSox sign Jenks for 1-year, $5.6M  —  The White Sox have signed closer Bobby Jenks to a record-setting one-year, $5.6 million contract.  —  Jenks  —  The $5.6 million is the highest salary in history by a closer who was arbitration-eligible for the first time, at least for the moment.

The Market For Adam Dunn  —  Right now, Adam Dunn wants a four-year, $56 million contract.  And who knows, maybe he gets it.  Maybe he also gets a Lamborghini, a new house, and exclusive use of the Burj Al Arab helicopter pad.  Maybe he can hire Pat Burrell to babysit his kid.

Source: Phils to sign Madson for 3 years  —  One day after locking up No. 1 starter Cole Hamels for the next three years, the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of doing the same with their top set-up man, Ryan Madson.  —  Madson  —  The team and Madson have agreed to a three-year …

Mets reach deals with Sanchez, Reed  —  Four players on roster remain eligible for arbitration  —  NEW YORK — The Mets had hoped to sign at least half of their six salary arbitration-eligible players before Tuesday, the day clubs and players exchange salary proposals for possible hearings.

Garcia decision likely coming soon  —  All quiet on the Freddy Garcia front on Monday, but look for the free-agent starting pitcher to make a decision sometime this week.  —  As it looks now, the White Sox, Mets and Rangers are still in on the big right-hander, with the Yankees' interest fading.

Rockies Avoid Arb With De La Rosa  —  By Tim Dierkes [January 19 at 4:15pm CST]  —  According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies avoided arbitration with pitcher Jorge De La Rosa by signing him for $2MM for '09.  He can make another $100K based on innings pitched.

Another trade (updated again)  —  The Orioles have dealt reliever Randor Bierd, last year's Rule 5 pick, to the Boston Red Sox for right-hander David Pauley.  —  At least the teams aren't afraid to trade within the division.  —  The San Diego Padres selected Pauley, 25, in the eighth round of the 2001 draft.

Strasburg  —  Just wanted to chime in here on the subject of Stephen Strasburg, the San Diego State right-hander who has been pegged as the probable No. 1 overall draft pick next June — a pick held, of course, by the Nationals.  Speculation is rampant as to the meaning of the San Diego Union-Tribune story …

Padres' projected payroll for 2009 remains $5 million over desired target  —  To meet the $40 million payroll mandated by club chairman John Moores, the Padres apparently need to trade a high-salaried player either before or during the season.  Whether Jake Peavy is that player still could hinge …

In Book, Radomski Talks About Dealing Drugs and Dealing With Mitchell  —  Kirk Radomski traveled to Washington last week to testify before a federal grand jury investigating whether Roger Clemens committed perjury when he told Congress that he did not use performance-enhancing drugs.

Texas nearing Francisco, Vizquel deals  —  Agreement with pitcher would leave two arbitration-eligible Rangers  —  The Rangers are close to finishing off a pair of contracts.  —  They are close to a one-year contract with reliever Frank Francisco that will avoid a possible arbitration hearing …

Reds pick Coke over Pepsi for '09 season  —  Coca-Cola has signed a five-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds for exclusive beverage rights at the Great American Ball Park.  —  Pepsi has held beverage rights at Great American since it opened in 2003, and its relationship with the Reds dates back more than decade.