Interpreting Scott Boras' Comments On Prince Fielder  —  There's more finesse to Scott Boras' sales pitch than there is to Prince Fielder's swing, but neither man holds back.  In Dallas this week Boras argued that the free agent first baseman can invigorate a fan base and strengthen a lineup …

Source: Matt Moore, Rays agree  —  The Tampa Bay Rays have reached agreement with rookie pitcher Matt Moore on a guaranteed five-year, $14 million contract, according to a baseball source.  —  The deal includes multiple club options and could extend to eight years for a guaranteed $37.5 million …

Pujols, Wilson deals enabled by Angels' TV revenue  —  LOS ANGELES — Albert Pujols, brought to you by Frank McCourt and Kobe Bryant.  —  With a combination of shrewd business sense and fantastic timing, Angels owner Arte Moreno parlayed an escape clause in his television contract …

Brewers turn to Gonzalez for better defense at shortstop  —  Offensive numbers are similar to Betancourt  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Dallas - Before leaving baseball's winter meetings at the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Thursday afternoon, Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin …

Tigers reach deal with Octavio Dotel  —  The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year deal with reliever Octavio Dotel, with a team option for 2013.  —  Dotel, who has pitched for 12 big league teams already, had a 3.50 ERA in 54 innings and went 5-4 last season for Toronto and St. Louis.

It's The End Of C.J. Wilson As We Know It, And ... I Don't Feel Fine  —  “I feel like I just want the [Rangers] fans to know that if things were a lot closer, it would have been a more difficult decision to go to Anaheim and I possibly might not have gone.  But there was really no comparison between …

Marlins' Leo Nunez won't face charges  —  SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Miami Marlins reliever Leo Nunez was arrested Thursday in his native Dominican Republic but then quickly released, with authorities saying he will not face charges stemming from an investigation into his use …

Cubs trade Tyler Colvin to Rockies  —  The Chicago Cubs traded Tyler Colvin and infielder DJ LeMahieu to the Colorado Rockies for Ian Stewart and Casey Weathers, the team announced Thursday.  —  The 26-year-old Stewart, who had a wrist injury at the end of 2011, batted .156 with no home runs and six RBIs in 48 games.

Store gives away jerseys while Metro East man hawks anti-Pujols shirts … Albert Pujols apparel flew off the shelves this morning at the four area Pro Image Sports stores, but only because it was free.  —  Paul Russo, who owns the St. Louis area franchises, said at about 1:30 p.m …

Pujols' agent touched base with Yankees  —  DALLAS — The Yankees never feigned even a glimmer of interest in fitting Albert Pujols for pinstripes, but the slugger's agent did reach out to general manager Brian Cashman just to make sure.  —  Cashman learned of Pujols' monster contract …

Orioles Trade For Dodgers' Eveland To Bolster Rotation  —  The Deal  —  New Orioles general manager Dan Duquette added depth to the Baltimore rotation by dealing a pair of low-ceiling prospects to the Dodgers for lefty Dana Eveland.  Baltimore shipped low Class A lefty Jarret Martin …