Albert Pujols mulls 3 offers: Cardinals, Marlins, and 1 more  —  DALLAS — Marquee free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols, fueling the most lucrative bidding war in baseball history, obtained three 10-year contract proposals Tuesday that would pay him in excess of $200 million, an official close to the negotiations told USA TODAY.

Source: Papi to accept Boston's arbitration offer  —  DALLAS — Designated hitter David Ortiz plans to accept the offer of salary arbitration that the Red Sox extended to him, meaning that he will return to Boston for the 2012 season, a source told ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com on Tuesday.

Brewers a ‘favorite’ for Ramirez  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Dallas - I just spoke with Paul Kinzer, the agent for third baseman Aramis Ramirez, who told me he considers the Brewers “a favorite” to sign his free-agent client.  —  Kinzer, who has met with the Brewers …

Blue Jays Acquire Sergio Santos  —  The Blue Jays acquired reliever Sergio Santos from the White Sox for righty prospect Nestor Molina, announced the team.  —  In Santos, 28, Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos found his closer on the trade market.  The converted infielder posted a 3.55 ERA …

Mets agree to terms on a one-year deal with Jon Rauch  —  According to Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio, the Mets have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with RHP Jon Rauch.  —  Duquette says the deal is pending a physical and it's for $3.5 million plus performance bonuses.

Talent-rich Royals drawing interest in Dallas  —  DALLAS — Wearing a workout top and running shoes, Dayton Moore looked more ready to go jogging through the wet streets of Dallas than to go sprinting after a deal in the bustling lobby of the Hilton Anatole.

Rockies agree to acquire Slowey from Twins  —  DALLAS — The Rockies have agreed to acquire right-handed pitcher Kevin Slowey from the Twins for a player to be named.  The deal will be announced officially sometime Tuesday morning.  —  Slowey, 27, is coming off a difficult 2011 …

Rockies discussing Street-for-Volquez deal with Reds  —  DALLAS — The Rockies and Reds, two teams willing to talk about myriad trade scenarios at this week's winter meetings, have discussed a deal involving reliever Huston Street in exchange for starter Edinson Volquez, according to a major-league source.

Craig has surgery, unlikely for opener  —  DALLAS  • Cardinals outfielder Allen Craig had surgery on his right knee shortly before Thanksgiving and the club is braced for the possibility that he won't be available for opening day, an official confirmed.

Capps' time with Twins extended  —  The reliever who pitched with sore forearm last season will get a one-year deal for $4.75 million.  —  DALLAS - The more General Manager Terry Ryan spoke about Matt Capps over the last week, the more it became apparent that Capps was headed back to the Twins.