Kimbrel, Hellickson take top rookie awards  —  Braves closer set freshman saves mark; Rays righty won 13  —  Braves closer Craig Kimbrel and Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson received high honors for their outstanding first full seasons in the Major Leagues on Monday, as they were named …

Sveum to get 2nd interview with BoSox  —  As the Red Sox and Cubs interviewed many of the same candidates for manager, the possibility existed that they would end up trying to hire the same guy.  —  The possibility is growing stronger.  —  Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum is scheduled …

Sources: Kemp, Dodgers working on deal  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Matt Kemp are in serious discussions that could land the 27-year-old outfielder $160 million over eight years, sources told FOXSports.com.  —  It would rank as the seventh-largest contract in baseball history.

Sources: Tigers interested in Prado  —  With Aaron Hill returning to the Diamondbacks on a two-year, $11 million deal, the Tigers believe they may need to turn to the trade market to fill their opening at second base.  —  The Tigers are interested in Atlanta's Martin Prado, sources say.

Cards show who's boss, hire Matheny  —  The pay-your-dues, bet-on-upside camp wanted Ryne Sandberg.  —  The experience-matters-most camp wanted Terry Francona.  —  The appease-Albert camp wanted Jose Oquendo.  —  John Mozeliak didn't listen to any of them.

Dodgers Reach Agreement With Mark Ellis  —  Check another item off the Dodgers' winter to-do list, as the team reached an agreement with second baseman Mark Ellis on a two-year, $8.75MM deal.  —  With Dee Gordon penciled in at shortstop and Juan Uribe at third, second base was considered one of the Dodgers' offseason needs.

Sources: MLB sides close to OKing draft tweaks  —  Major League Baseball and its players' union appear to be close to agreeing to a draft structure that will serve to restrain signing bonuses — something commissioner Bud Selig has wanted — and could eliminate first-round draft pick compensation …

Kouzmanoff, Willingham on Pirates' radar  —  PITTSBURGH — While the Pirates are prioritizing pitching, first base and shortstop in their current free-agent pursuits, their inquiries have not been limited only to players at those positions of need.  —  A source confirmed that the Pirates …

New-look Marlins make a splash but big questions still remain … The newly-named Miami Marlins entered this world with a bang — actually three of them.  You've got to give them credit for one thing at least.  They do know how to make an entrance.  —  Coincidence or not, last Friday …

Jays looking to deal for closer  —  Blue Jays' Alex Anthopoulos has a surplus of prospects and could look to make a deal or two at the general managers meetings.  (Craig Robertson, Toronto Sun files) TORONTO -  —  Alex Anthopoulos says he hasn't hung up the phone on any agents representing free-agent relievers.

Astros Likely To Join American League In 2013  —  Prospective Astros owner Jim Crane has agreed to move the team to the American League in 2013, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (on Twitter).  Crane still needs the approval of baseball's other owners.  He would get a discount of approximately $50MM …