Greinke.  Gone.  —  I've got to hand it to Dayton Moore - I didn't think he could do it.  I didn't think he could find anyone to take Yuniesky Betancourt off his hands, and I didn't think he had it in him to admit he made a mistake in acquiring Yuni in the first place.  And he did.

Rangers, Webb could be close to a deal  —  The Rangers and Brandon Webb could be getting close to a deal.  —  Word is Webb is in the Metroplex and has met with both manager Ron Washington and pitching coach Mike Maddux.  Word is that his agent, Jonathan Mauer, will have further discussions …

Cash proceeding as though Andy won't return  —  Andy Pettitte has made retirement contemplation a way of life.  This marks the fifth straight offseason in which he hasn't held a firm commitment to pitch the subsequent year, and in each of those, he has considered retirement with various degrees of seriousness.

One nickname for Phillies' aces rises to top  —  IF YOU want to create a nifty nickname for a player, a team or part of a team, you have to think like a bride.  Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.  —  Well, maybe not too blue because the kids are gonna …

Tribe finds right-handed bat in Kearns  —  Outfielder returns for another go-around in Cleveland  —  CLEVELAND — The Indians' offseason took a familiar turn on Monday.  Cleveland completed its search for a right-handed-hitting outfielder by signing free-agent Austin Kearns to a one-year contract.

Nats in mix for Pavano, maybe not for Webb  —  NEW YORK — The Cubs and Rangers have jumped ahead of the Nationals in the Brandon Webb sweepstakes, according to a source.  No reason was given as to why the Nats fell behind in the race.  —  Washington was thought to be the front-runners …

Strasbug ‘on track’ in elbow rehab … WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg says his rehabilitation is “on track” and that he hopes to start throwing a few weeks before spring training.  —  The Washington Nationals pitcher whose sensational rookie season was cut short by reconstructive elbow surgery …

Mets' Rebuilding Could Get Boost if Playoffs Expand  —  It is just the Mets' luck, stuck in the division of dynasties.  The Atlanta Braves tormented them from 1995 to 2005, rolling to 11 consecutive National League East titles.  The Philadelphia Phillies took over in 2007, piling on the misery, and have won the last four.

Baseball: Ichiro looks back on 10th season in majors  —  SEATTLE (Kyodo) — In 2010, Ichiro Suzuki extended his major league record for consecutive 200-hit seasons to 10.  —  The Seattle Mariners star also tied Pete Rose's career mark of 10 200-hit seasons while making his 10th All-Star Game appearance and winning his 10th Gold Glove.

Peavy's rehab session turns heads  —  CHICAGO — Those White Sox fans still hoping for the perfect gift during this holiday season might have just received such a present from pitching coach Don Cooper.  —  Cooper spoke Monday to MLB.com about a Jake Peavy rehabilitation throwing session he witnessed in Chicago about two weeks ago.