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.

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.

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 …

D-backs closing in on deal with Overbay  —  DALLAS — It was an extremely slow day for the D-backs on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings.  —  Arizona heard back from free-agent first baseman Lyle Overbay on their one-year contract offer, but it wasn't a yes or no. Still, it seems like the deal will get done.

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.