Angels get Iannetta from Rockies for Chatwood  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—The Los Angeles Angels acquired catcher Chris Iannetta(notes) from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in a trade for right-hander Tyler Chatwood(notes).  —  New Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto made his first significant move …

Moreland undergoes surgery on right wrist  —  First baseman expected to be ready for start of regular season  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers are looking at the possibility of first baseman Mitch Moreland not being ready for Spring Training after he underwent surgery on his right wrist on Wednesday.

Red Sox hire Bobby Valentine  —  The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday night that Bobby Valentine will be introduced as manager Thursday.  —  The team will host a news conference at 5:30 p.m. at Fenway Park to announce Valentine's hire.  —  The hiring comes a little over two months since …

Mets have inquired about A's Andrew Bailey  —  “The Mets are among the at least half-dozen teams that have inquired seriously about Oakland closer Andrew Bailey,” a person familiar with those talks told Joel Sherman of the New York Post.  —  However, according to Sherman …

Rockies' Geivett candidate for Astros' GM job  —  HOUSTON — Bill Geivett, the senior vice president of scouting and player development/assistant general manager of the Colorado Rockies, has emerged as a candidate for the Astros' vacant general manager position.

Mariners to stick with rotating radio booth in '12  —  Seven broadcasters will work alongside play-by-play man Rizzs  —  SEATTLE — The Mariners will again use a rotating group of seven broadcasters to work alongside veteran play-by-play man Rick Rizzs on their radio network next season …

Twins making a ‘mad effort’ to sign Cuddyer; Capps on radar too  —  SportsWire Twins Twins making a ‘mad effort’ to sign Cuddyer; Capps on radar too  —  With the winter meetings just a few days away, the Minnesota Twins' priority list includes finding a new closer and filling a void in right field …

Mets would do a 5-yr, $80M deal for Jose Reyes  —  According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the Mets would do a five-year deal with Jose Reyes, at an overall value of $80 million.  However, he adds, the team will not guarentee a sixth or seventh year on the contract.

2012 Hall of Fame Ballot  —  Bernie Williams Leads Field of 13 Newcomers  —  Barry Larkin, Jack Morris Tops Among Returnees; Results announced Jan. 9, 2012  —  Two American League batting champions, two league leaders in runs batted in and a winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award …

Will Heath Bell be the next Marlins closer?  —  Got word late last night that the Marlins were going strong after reliever Heath Bell.  That was confirmed this morning in a tweet by national baseball writer Jon Heyman that the Marlins had met with Bell.  —  ESPN reported late last night …

Suzuki trying to pack on pounds this offseason  —  OAKLAND — Imagine consuming 4,000 calories per day, every day.  —  “That's not normal, I don't think,” Kurt Suzuki says.  —  But the practice has become routine this offseason for the A's catcher, who is attempting to add on 15 pounds …

Patriot-News Exclusive: Jerry Sandusky's lawyer says plea deal is possible if more victims come forward, previews his defense  —  STATE COLLEGE — At least four, maybe more, new alleged victims have come forward since Jerry Sandusky's arrest.  —  And Joe Amendola, the lawyer lambasted …

Cubs sign OF David DeJesus  —  The Cubs and outfielder David DeJesus have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with a club option for the 2014 campaign, the team announced on Wednesday.  DeJesus is expected to make $4.25 million in the first two seasons with the option year worth $6.5 million, or a $1.5 million buyout.

Slimmer Teixeira seeks improvement vs. righties  —  NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira says that he is already about 10 pounds lighter thanks to diet and exercise, but what the Yankees first baseman really wants to do is bulk up his batting average from the left side.

13 Teams Eligible For First Competitive Balance Lottery  —  The new collective bargaining agreement calls for a competitive balance draft pick lottery beginning in 2013, and MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo has details. 13 teams will be eligible for the first lottery based on their market size and revenue …