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.

From bad to worse in offseason  —  Can the Red Sox do anything else to boost their image as a doofus organization?  —  Remember when the Yawkey Way boys were a mere team, playing baseball games?  —  Not anymore.  The Sox don't play games in November (they don't play in October anymore, either, come to think of it).

Phillies Acquire Ty Wigginton From Rockies  —  The Phillies have acquired utility man Ty Wigginton from the Rockies in exchange for a player to be named or cash, Colorado announced on its official Twitter feed (link).  —  The teams will split Wigginton's $4MM 2012 salary …

Braves have asked Yankees about shortstop Eduardo Nunez as trade posibilities grow  —  Braves could make stater Jair Jurrjens part of a deal  —  Brian Cashman has always said he never regretted clinging tightly to Eduardo Nunez back in July of 2010 when the young infielder might …

Inside the Phillies: An Ibanez re-signing would be worthwhile  —  Ruben Amaro Jr.'s first trade as Phillies general manager was for John Mayberry Jr.  —  Given the fact that Mayberry is the leading candidate to become the Phillies' starting leftfielder next season, the GM's initial acquisition …

New push in A's San Jose quest  —  Finally, there is movement toward solving one of baseball's most vexing problems.  —  Baseball is trying to accelerate a decision on whether to allow the Oakland Athletics to relocate to San Jose, according to major league sources.

Bautista is AL MVP by large margin: Anthopoulos  —  Blue Jays GM points to slugger's offensive numbers, Gold Glove defence  —  Blue Jays' Jose Bautista recently won his second straight Hank Aaron Award as the most outstanding offensive performer in the American League after a vote by fans and a panel of Hall of Famers.

Miami Marlins' expensive experiment: Will MLB work here?  —  Step back.  Sometimes, to really appreciate a view, to see scope clearly, you have to take a step back.  This can be true whether you are looking at the art that made the owner of the Miami Marlins rich, or the new ballpark he has built …

Epstein immersing himself in Cubs' background  —  He's looking to determine what's good in organization and build upon it  —  Theo Epstein has had a month now to try to figure out this Cubs thing.  —  From the Wrigley Field offices to a Ukranian Village bar, Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer …

UPDATED: Giants add Angel Villalona (no longer on restricted list) to 40-man roster, designate Darren Ford, Waldis Joaquin (4)  —  UPDATE: Giants VP Bobby Evans said Major League Baseball took Villalona off the restricted list and he is applying for his U.S. work visa now.