-Toronto designated Joel Carreno for assignment following the blockbuster trade that took place between them and Miami. It was made official today.

-The Indians are open to trading Asdrubal Cabrera and Shin-Soo Choo, but ony for the right offer. They've made other teams aware of this and are believed to be fielding calls on both of them.

-The Yankees would like to bring back Raul Ibanez and continue to talk with him. Ibanez is 40 years old, but you wouldn't believe that based on the way he's playing and how he did in the playoffs.

-Japanese reliever Kyuji Fujikawa has met with five teams (Arizona, Cubs, Angels, Dodgers and Orioles).

-Tampa Bay, Boston, Philadelphia and Houston are considering Lance Berkman.

-The Padres are bringing back manager Bud Black for another year, as the team exercised his 2013-2013 contract option.

-Texas is interested in both J.P. Arencibia and John Buck, would you trade either of them in a deal for say Alexi Ogando? Could be a good fit with Toronto.

-The Phillies want to sign Michael Bourn and if they don't, B.J. Upton is their next target. If they fail to sign either of those guys, they could snag Josh Hamilton.

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First of all, I'd like to say Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans out there.

Here's the latest.

-It appears Mike Napoli's best suitors at this point are Boston and Seattle. Boston has offered Napoli a three-year deal, but he wants four years. http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sp...with-mariners/

-Andy Pettitte is expected to make his decision next week. The veteran is weighing his options, he could return with the Yankees or retire.

-Despite just acquiring him from the Mariners, Trayvon Robinson would have to make the team out of training camp or he'd likely be cut loose. More from the Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/o...medium=twitter

-The Phillies top priority is getting a centre fielder, hence the teams interest in Michael Bourn, B.J. Upton and Josh Hamilton. They could target Dexter Fowler or Denard Span via trade should they miss out on Upton, Bourn and Hamilton.

-James Shields is available for the right price, but sources say that could be a five-player package deal similar to the one that saw Matt Garza go to Chicago.

-Scott Rolen is still undecided on whether or not to play next season. The team would like him back in some role, not necessarily starting.

-The Cubs have signed outfielder Brian Bogusevic to a minor league contract.

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-The Nationals are open to signing Ian Desmond and Jordan Zimmermann to contract extensions. Both players are approaching their prime and important players to the team that had the best record in baseball last year.

-Sources say the Braves have what it takes to pry Justin Upton from Arizona, with a strong group of prospects and some high ceiling pitching prospects in particular.

-The Red Sox have finally agreed to sign Mike Napoli to a one-year deal, with a base salary of $5 million. Napoli could earn up to $13 MM if he has a strong season.

-Pittsburgh's signing of Francisco Liriano will become official once he passes his physical.

-Jose Valverde could draw more interest now that Rafael Soriano is off the market. Valverde looked terrible last season and his command needs to improve if he wants to close again.

-Things couldn't get much better for David Wright. After signing a long term extension with the Mets, Wright is now engaged to long time girlfriend and
model Molly Beers.

-The Indians have signed Ben Francisco and Ryan Raburn to minor league contracts.

-The White Sox agreed to sign hard throwing reliever Matt Lindstrom to a minor league deal.

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-Shaun Marcum has officially joined the Mets on a one-year deal, $4 MM deal.

-Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers finally pulled the trigger on a Justin Upton deal, which many are questioning. Arizona received Martin Prado, Randall Delgado and several prospects in exchange for Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson.

-Don't be surprised if Jason Kubel gets traded too, its hard to understand what the Diamondbacks are doing right now. It wouldn't shock me.

-The Yankees avoided arbitration with David Robertson, signing him to a one-year deal, worth $3.1 MM. Robertson is one of the best eighth inning relievers in baseball.

-Kansas City has claimed catcher George Kottaras off waivers from the A's.

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