Could Bill Buckner join Valentine's coaching staff?  —  While there are two openings on the Red Sox coaching staff, manager Bobby Valentine said at his introductory press conference Thursday at Fenway Park he had not made any decisions on who would fill those spots or even if he would retain …

LoMo to have surgery on right knee  —  Outfielder expected to be ready for Spring Training  —  MIAMI — Hampered for months by discomfort in his right knee, Marlins left fielder Logan Morrison has opted for arthroscopic surgery on Monday in Miami.  —  Recovery time for the 24-year-old is six to eight weeks.

Sources: Heath Bell, Marlins agree  —  The Miami Marlins and free-agent closer Heath Bell have agreed on a three-year contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.com.  —  The two sides have been talking about a deal that would pay Bell $9 million a year.  The deal also includes a vesting option for a fourth year.

Alderson set to reopen talks with Reyes' agents  —  NEW YORK — A slow-developing market for free-agent shortstop Jose Reyes could receive some juice as soon as this weekend, when Mets general manager Sandy Alderson plans to reopen the lines of communication with Reyes' agents at the Winter Meetings, which start Monday in Dallas.

Brewers, Cardinals, Giants In Talks With Alex Gonzalez  —  5:18pm: The Brewers and Cardinals are also interested in Gonzalez, tweets Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.  —  4:48pm: The Giants are negotiating with free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez, reports Fernando Gonzalez of ESPN Deportes …

Orioles talk with Rangers about Teagarden; Mathis could fit backup plan  —  One of the main priorities you can expect the Orioles to soon address - whether it is this week, during the winter meetings or shortly thereafter - is getting a backup catcher.  The Orioles are looking for someone …

Jays could make statement with Fielder  —  The Blue Jays last made the playoffs nearly two decades ago.  They finished fourth in the AL East in each of the past four seasons.  Ask an average American sports fan what he or she knows about baseball in Toronto, and the reply will have something …

David DeJesus' wife is a tad happy he signed with the Cubs  —  New general manager Jed Hoyer made it known on Tuesday that the Chicago Cubs were in the market for essentially everything, but specifically noted a left-handed bat was among the team's biggest needs.

No visit for C.J. Wilson  —  As we have reported on this site for weeks (months?), the Yankees are not that hot for C.J. Wilson.  In fact, even though, his agent requested a trip to the Bronx, the Yankees said no. So I'd put the chances of Wilson becoming a Yankee at close to less than five percent.

Source: John Danks talks on hold  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox haven't made a long-term contract offer to starter John Danks very recently because they were rebuffed after multiple attempts not that long ago, a source told ESPNChicago.com on Thursday.

Trading Garza not on Epstein's mind  —  Matt Garza's name has surfaced in trade rumors recently because he's one of the few bargaining chips the Cubs have in trying to resuscitate an otherwise lifeless team.  —  But Cubs president Theo Epstein didn't sound like someone who was in a hurry to deal his best starter for inventory.

Syracuse chancellor: We didn't know of the tape until Sunday  —  Late on Thursday, Nov. 17, ESPN contacted us regarding allegations of inappropriate behavior by Bernie Fine dating back to the 1980s.  We placed Fine on leave so we could learn the facts and avoid unfair rush to judgment.

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 …

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 …