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 …

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.

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: Mariners would kick in cash to move Figgins  —  The Mariners are willing to include cash in order to trade the underperforming Chone Figgins, major-league sources say.  —  Mariners officials are hopeful that teams in need of a leadoff man will engage them in trade talks over the next few weeks.

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.

Cardinals pitching coach Duncan intends to return  —  ST. LOUIS  • New Cardinals manager Mike Matheny reached out to Dave Duncan on Sunday night to make sure the longtime pitching coach knew there was a spot waiting for him on the coaching staff, if he wanted it.

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 …

D-backs, Hill agree to two-year contract  —  Pending physical, deal allows parties to avoid arbitration  —  PHOENIX — The D-backs' infield picture became much clearer as they reached agreement with second baseman Aaron Hill on a two-year contract, a baseball source confirmed Monday.

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 …

Sources: MLB sides close to OK'ing 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 …

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 that includes a team option for 2014.  —  With Dee Gordon penciled in at shortstop and Juan Uribe at third …

Angels hire Hal Morris as pro scouting director  —  In the latest move toward rebuilding a front office decimated by firings, the Angels on Monday announced that former big leaguer Hal Morris has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract to become director of pro scouting.