JAMES SHIELDS TO THE TIGERS WOULD MAKE A LOT OF SENSE  —  JP Morosi  —  James Shields' agent, Page Odle, has been in recent contact with the Detroit Tigers, according to a source, and it's easy to understand why both parties would benefit from that conversation.

Yankees finalize one-year deal with Drew  —  MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jeff Nelson break down the Yankees' signing of Stephen Drew and how he may benefit from a full Spring Training  —  NEW YORK — Counting on a rebound season, the Yankees have finalized a one-year contract with infielder Stephen Drew …

Rangers' search for backup catcher points to Corporan, Soto  —  The Texas Rangers' pursuit of a catcher to back up Robinson Chirinos could take them to a familiar face or to a division rival.  —  The Rangers and the catcher-rich Houston Astros have discussed a trade for Carlos Corporan …

All three sign one-year deals for 2015  —  DENVER — The Colorado Rockies announced today that the club has avoided arbitration with left-handed pitcher Rex Brothers, right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin and catcher Michael McKenry by agreeing to one-year contracts for the 2015 season.

A-Rod's thoughts on the start of his latest comeback attempt  —  MIAMI — Alex Rodriguez will turn 40 in July, owns two surgically repaired hips and a PED-filled past, and has missed an entire season of baseball, courtesy of his 162-game suspension.  —  He no longer has a position …

Monfort tells NY paper Tulo deal ‘not happening’  —  MLB.com's Richard Justice and Bryan Hoch discuss the latest rumors regarding Troy Tulowitzki and which teams could be interested in a trade  —  DENVER — The notion of the Rockies trading shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to the Mets …

Giants, Nori Aoki Agree To One-Year Deal  —  11:30am: Shea tweets that Aoki's option is valued at $5.5MM, adding that he can earn up to $1.5MM worth of incentives in each year of the deal.  —  11:06am: The Giants and outfielder Nori Aoki have agreed to a one-year contract with an option for the 2016 season …

Mets minor league P gets 50-game suspension  —  NEW YORK — A minor league pitcher for the New York Mets has been suspended 50 games after a second positive drug test.  —  The commissioner's office penalized 23-year-old Brandon Welch on Friday for taking a drug of abuse.

Rangers are still in pursuit of Philadelphia's Cole Hamels  —  Philadelphia Phillies starter Cole Hamels pitches to the Miami Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.  —  The Rangers continue to pursue the possibility of adding left-hander Cole Hamels from Philadelphia.

Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Wieters, Davis, Tillman, Matusz  —  The Orioles have avoided arbitration by agreeing on one year deals with three players, according to reports.  Catcher Matt Wieters, corner infielder/outfielder Chris Davis, righty Chris Tillman, and lefty Brian Matusz all have reached terms for 2015.

Sabres' Nolan frustrated that players aren't listening  —  Ted Nolan is a positive thinker, an optimist.  But even he looks worn down and defeated by the Sabres' nine-game losing streak.  —  “It's extremely hard,” the coach said Friday.  “It's extremely hard when you ask somebody to do something and they don't do it.

Schlesinger happy with bump after disappointing finish to 2014 season  —  COO Rick Schlesinger said the Brewers are ahead by 20 percent in season-ticket sales compared to ‘14.  —  MILWAUKEE — Despite the Brewers’ finish last season and few offseason transactions, chief operating officer Rick Schlesinger …

White Sox sign Brian Anderson to minor league deal  —  Former first round pick Brian Anderson is receiving a second chance with the Chicago White Sox, albeit in a less glorified role.  —  Anderson, 32, and the Sox agreed to a minor league contract, according to a source.