Sources: Big Z headed to Miami  —  Big Z is headed to Miami.  —  The Marlins, seeking to make another offseason splash, are close to acquiring Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano, according to major-league sources.  —  Zambrano, 31, would need to waive his full no-trade clause to complete the deal, if he hasn't done so already.

Jenks has a second procedure  —  More fragments taken from back  —  BOBBY JENKS Late start in spring training  —  Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks recently had a second spinal decompression procedure after experiencing discomfort following the first procedure in mid-December.

Rangers, Napoli likely to settle on one-year deal  —  GM Daniels discusses potential extensions, makeup of bullpen  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers, while focused on signing pitcher Yu Darvish, have not shut down all other business.  They are still discussing long-term contracts for certain players …

Mr. Met Keeps His Head Up  —  You know Mr. Met.  Enormous baseball for a head and four fingers on each hand.  An eternal smile and black eyebrows set at optimistic angles.  Blue Mets cap perched on his head like a yarmulke.  —  Mr. Met, the red-stitched Übermensch born without a first name …

Yankees likely to pass on signing Japanese SS Hiroyuki Nakajima, may re-sign Eric Chavez  —  Nakajima is eligible to return to Japan, be free agent next winter  —  Japan's Hiroyuki Nakajima is heading to the MLB next season, but it likely won't be with the Yankees.

Angels ‘very unlikely’ to add closer Ryan Madson  —  There have been persistent Internet rumors linking the Angels to free-agent closer Ryan Madson, but General Manager Jerry Dipoto said it is “very, very unlikely” the team will acquire the former Philadelphia Phillies relief ace, or any closer, for that matter.

Japan IF Kawasaki says he has Mariners' invite  —  KOBE, Japan — Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki says he's been invited to spring training by the Seattle Mariners.  —  “I'll be going to Arizona in February to compete for a job,” he said Thursday.  —  Kawasaki batted .267 with 161 hits …

Return of Angels slugger Mark Trumbo delayed again  —  Mark Trumbo said Wednesday that the stress fracture in his right foot will take about five months to heal, an extended timetable that will push the Angels slugger's rehabilitation right up to the start of spring training in late February.

Rockies' Seth Smith to Atlanta Braves trade talk cools  —  While outfielder Seth Smith remains a coveted commodity, the Atlanta Braves' interest has cooled, according to a major league source with the direct knowledge of the talks.  —  The Braves are unwilling to move infielder Martin Prado …

Washington's end game for Fielder  —  Buster Olney writes that signing Prince Fielder would immediately make the Washington Nationals contenders in the NL East, as Fielder would transform the lineup.  But how would the dollars and years sag on the franchise in future seasons?

Reds remain in market for depth in left field  —  Move will be predicated on what happens with closer Cordero  —  CINCINNATI — As the Reds continue to maneuver during what time remains this offseason, left field could certainly loom large.  —  There is definitely a depth issue.