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.

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: 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.

Realignment, labor, Astros, playoffs mean key week for MLB  —  MILWAUKEE - Major League Baseball's power brokers began arriving Monday in Milwaukee, and by the time they leave town Thursday, the baseball landscape may be dramatically different.  —  In the next 72 hours …

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.

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.

Closer tops shopping list as Mets ax payroll  —  Mets on Twitter  —  As for Wright, the Mets definitely will listen to trade offers.  But the likelihood is they will not be offered enough in return to make losing him from the lineup worthwhile, especially since they sense it would also further infuriate their fans.

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.

Offseason shopping on a budget: Relievers  —  For the second straight offseason the Twins need relief help.  Last winter they ignored the free agent market, trusted various in-house options, and wound up with a fire-starting bullpen that had the worst ERA in baseball.

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.

GMs convene in Milwaukee as Hot Stove simmers  —  MILWAUKEE — It happens this time every year.  Someone either writes, texts or emails with a simple question: What do you cover when the season is over?  —  In a word, baseball.  —  It's become a year-round news cycle.

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 …

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 …

Theo on compensation talks: 'I'm just not worth that much'  —  Theo Epstein told a Boston radio station he is wrestling with an “existential question” in his efforts to resolve the compensation stalemate over what the Boston Red Sox are owed for allowing him to leave and become the Chicago Cubs' president of baseball operations.