Reyes thinking long, hard about Marlins  —  MILWAUKEE  —  It's not just that the Miami Marlins want Jose Reyes.  —  Reyes also wants the Marlins.  —  One source who has spoken with Reyes says the free-agent shortstop is intrigued not only by playing in Miami but also by playing …

Could White Sox, Cubs lose picks?  —  In a bizarre twist that would be a reminder of baseball's bad old days, there's a scenario being floated at the general managers meetings in which the White Sox and Cubs would get no draft choice compensation if they lose Mark Buehrle and Aramis Ramirez to free agency.

Sabathia fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting  —  The importance of CC Sabathia's presence in a rotation cannot be understated, to the point where the Yankees' main focus immediately after the season was to make sure their left-handed ace wasn't going anywhere.

Cartoon bird returns as O's unveil new uniforms  —  BALTIMORE — The cartoon bird is back.  —  The Orioles unveiled several uniform changes for 2012 on Tuesday morning, including the cartoon bird — a revamped combination of several older versions that will be on team hats for both home and road games …

Rockies expect to watch Sizemore work out soon  —  MILWAUKEE - There's no gray area with free agent Grady Sizemore.  —  He's either the best bargain or the worst signing.  It has everything to do with his health.  Sizemore has been involved in five surgeries over the last three years …

Frank McCourt apologizes to Dodgers fans  —  Dodgers owner says he's at peace after battles with Major League Baseball and his ex-wife.  —  Dodgers owner Frank McCourt arrives for the dedication of the Dodger Dreamfield at Mona Park in Compton on Monday.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times / November 14, 2011)

Angels' interest in pitcher C.J. Wilson is ‘serious’  —  Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto and assistant GM Scott Servais had dinner with the agent for C.J. Wilson on Monday night in Milwaukee, and a source familiar with the team's thinking said the Angels' interest in the free-agent left-hander is “serious.”

Inbox: Lowe, Grady heat up Hot Stove  —  Beat reporter Jordan Bastian answers fans' questions … What are your thoughts on the Derek Lowe trade?  For only $5 million, how could you go wrong with the crafty veteran?  All the Indians had to part with was an A-ball reliever.  I like the deal for both sides.

How to revamp schedule after Astros move  —  The Houston Astros are about to get a new league and Major League Baseball will get a new schedule as a result of it.  —  Jim Crane is expected to be approved this week by MLB as the Astros' new owner and in return has agreed to move the team …

Cubs interview Hale, bringing candidates to five  —  Hoyer chats with Boston bench coach by phone; no timeline set  —  MILWAUKEE — The Cubs added another name to their list of managerial candidates Monday, as general manager Jed Hoyer interviewed Red Sox coach and Chicago native DeMarlo Hale for the vacancy.

Nominees revealed for AFL Stenson Award  —  Recipient from field of six to be named at championship game  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — The eighth annual Arizona Fall League Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award will be given out in an on-field ceremony at the championship game on Saturday.

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.

Dodgers set their sights on veteran Treanor  —  MILWAUKEE — The Dodgers' search for a veteran catcher apparently has turned to Matt Treanor, who split time between the Royals and Rangers in 2011, according to a baseball source.  —  The Dodgers are looking for a replacement for Rod Barajas …

MLBPA puts meetings on hold  —  Meetings scheduled for the Major League Baseball Players Association this week have been postponed because of ongoing negotiations toward a new collective bargaining agreement, league sources told FOXSports.com late Monday.  —  Baseball player agents …

If Elias Used WAR  —  Yesterday, Buster Olney reported that Major League baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association were nearing agreement on the new CBA.  Olney notes that the new collective bargaining agreement will likely address free agent compensation by getting rid of compensation picks in the first round.

Jays' J.P. Arencibia surprisingly blanked in AL rookie voting … The results of baseball's 2011 rookie-of-the-year voting were announced on Monday by the baseball writers' association for both of the major leagues and though he was never in consideration to win, Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia was wronged …