Angels in lengthy negotiation for Pujols  —  The most compelling question of the baseball offseason — Where is Albert Pujols going to sign? — isn't nearly as straightforward as it seemed.  —  Sources told FOXSports.com on Wednesday evening that the Los Angeles Angels …

Ortiz accepts arbitration from Red Sox  —  DALLAS — It's official, David Ortiz has accepted salary arbitration from the Red Sox, according to a team source.  That binds him to the team for 2012 with at least a one-year contract.  —  The sides can continue to work on a multi-year deal up until conceivably February.

Huston Street says trade from Rockies to Padres is “bittersweet”  —  DALLAS — Huston Street heard the rumors, read the stories, received the text messages.  He knew his days with the Rockies were numbered given the team's bullpen depth and desire to use his money to pursue a veteran starter or everyday player.

Photo: Jose Reyes in a Marlins hat, thanks the Mets  —  “I have to thank the New York Mets for giving me the opportunity to play in the big leagues,” Jose Reyes said this afternoon, while wearing his new Marlins hat and jersey.  “Right now, I'm really excited and happy to go to Miami.I'm part of this family now, and I have to move on.”

Pirates Sign Erik Bedard  —  The Pirates have agreed to sign lefty Erik Bedard, MLBTR has confirmed.  Canadian journalist Marc Brassard first tweeted news of an impending $4.5MM deal, and the Pirates have since announced the deal.  Bedard is represented by SFX.  —  Bedard, 32, is coming off his healthiest season since 2007.

A Love Letter to Andres Torres  —  The 2010 Giants were not expected to win the World Series.  No, please, sit down.  Hear me out.  It was a bit of an unexpected run.  Everything came together in just the right way, and the baseball monkeys ended up producing the entire works of Shakespeare …

Clubs eyeing undervalued talent in Rule 5 Draft  —  Unprotected Minor Leaguers can be taken by others Thursday  —  DALLAS — The final act of the Winter Meetings — the Rule 5 Draft — might seem to be an anticlimactic conclusion every December, what with all the talk of free-agent signings and trade rumors.

Moore interested in long-term deal for Gordon  —  DALLAS — Getting left fielder Alex Gordon's name on a long-term contract is being explored by Royals general manager Dayton Moore.  —  “We respect Alex a great deal in what he's accomplished here,” Moore said Wednesday at the Winter Meetings.

Yankees trying to trade Burnett  —  DALLAS — The Yankees have inserted A.J. Burnett into the trade market at the Winter Meetings, The Post has learned.  —  According to multiple teams, the Yankees have let it be known they will listen to offers for Burnett and are willing to pay $8 million …

Bucs swing deal to acquire Navarro  —  The Pirates made a trade late on Wednesday to acquire infielder Yamaico Navarro from the Royals in exchange for Minor Leaguers Brooks Pounders and Diego Goris.  Pittsburgh will officially add Navarro to the 40-man roster on Thursday …

MLB agreement says Frank McCourt must sell Dodgers by end of April  —  McCourt's sale agreement with Major League Baseball allows him to decide whether he will sell the parking lots surrounding Dodger Stadium.  Initial bids for the team and stadium are due Jan. 13.

A's Gonzalez hottest lefty at meetings  —  DALLAS  —  The left-handed pitcher most in demand at the winter meetings is not either of the top free agents, C.J. Wilson or Mark Buehrle.  —  No, the lefty generating the most attention is the Athletics' Gio Gonzalez, who is attracting trade interest …