AL MVP Day  —  The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announces the AL Most Valuable Player at 2 PM EST Monday afternoon.  It seems to be a very tough choice this season.  There are a number of very good candidates, and which one you choose depends on how MVP is defined.

Wigginton trade helps pave way for Arenado  —  The Rockies seem to be so impressed with third-base prospect Nolan Arenado that they're in the process of clearing the way for him to make a serious run for the starting position next year.  —  Colorado took another step in that direction Sunday …

Source: Bobby V, Red Sox set meeting  —  MILWAUKEE — Bobby Valentine will meet with the Boston Red Sox Monday to discuss the team's managerial vacancy, a source close to the former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager said Sunday afternoon.  —  The 61-year-old Valentine, who is an ESPN analyst …

Nationals visiting Mark Buerhle, their top free agent target, at his home  —  The Nationals have identified starting pitcher Mark Buerhle as their top free agent choice, and team officials, led by General Manager Mike Rizzo, will visit with the veteran left-hander and his representatives …

Barmes tells MLB.com he's agreed to terms with Pirates  —  Clint Barmes, who appeared in 123 games for the Astros last season, has agreed to terms on a two-year, $10.5-million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.  —  Barmes, who was in Pittsburgh on Monday for a physical …

Inbox: Will Rangers push to re-sign Wilson?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers questions from fans  —  CJ Wilson is everything the Rangers could want in looking at someone to re-sign — he's the best starter on the staff, takes pride in his physical condition, plus he's homegrown and Rangers fans love him.

Villalona among Giants' 40-man roster additions  —  SAN FRANCISCO — First baseman Angel Villalona, a 21-year-old hitting prospect who has endured legal trouble, was among six players the Giants added to their 40-man roster before Friday night's deadline.  —  Right-handers Hector Correa and Dan Otero …

Scouting reports for the Top 10 Prospects (How to subscribe)  —  The Pirates have committed to building from within and spending generously on scouting and player development ever since Bob Nutting ousted Kevin McClatchy as the franchise's chairman prior to the 2007 season.

Latest On Andrew Bailey  —  12:48pm: The A's are very willing to trade Bailey, tweets Danny Knobler of CBS Sports.  He notes that the Phillies had interest before they signed Jonathan Papelbon.  —  11:19am: A Reds source agrees that Alonso is way too much for Bailey, writes MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.

MLB Labor Deal Update: Increased Minimum Salary, hGH Testing, Additional Players in Salary Arb, More  —  On Friday, we announced that MLB was on the verge of a new labor deal.  Here's the latest:  —  One More Day - We said that the deal between MLB and the MLBPA would be announced on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays close to deal with catcher Jose Molina  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays appear to have crossed one thing off their offseason checklist, as they're reportedly close to a deal with free agent C Jose Molina.  —  If and when the deal becomes official, possibly this week, it's a move that would make sense for Tampa Bay.