Guillen & Gibbons Suspensions Prelude to Mitchell Report  —  When the news first hit that deliberations were involved in a possible suspension of Jose Guillen, no one saw what was about to happen.  Not only was Guillen suspended, but so was Jay Gibbons of the Orioles, while Scott Schoeneweis …

Yankees talking to LaTroy Hawkins  —  NASHVILLE - Brian Cashman left the Opryland Hotel without Johan Santana, but he did head back to New York with his three prized young pitchers still in pinstripes.  —  The Yankees made just one official move during the winter meetings …

Williams splits after strange comment  —  His team no longer poses a threat to Tribe, Tigers, but Pierre or Rowand could help  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ken Williams was among the first wave of general managers to escape the confusing maze of lobbies at the Opryland Resort today, choosing to cancel his daily briefing with reporters.

A-Rod's Properties and Charity Suggest Some Stinginess  —  The veneer of Alex Rodriguez's real estate empire of working-class housing is staged to disguise his inner Mr. Potter.  —  Past a psychic's storefront and coin laundry on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tampa, Fla., a sign reading …

Nationals make a splash at Meetings  —  GM Bowden adds both youth and talent to the equation  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nationals made two things clear at the 2007 Winter Meetings: They want to get younger and better.  As the Meetings came to a close on Thursday, they felt they accomplished both.

Carroll likely headed to Indians  —  The Rockies are set to trade infielder Jamey Carroll to the Cleveland Indians for a minor league player.  They just have to decide which player.  —  While the Rockies were finalizing the details for the departure of Carroll, they also were emerging …

BBWAA Opens Up Its Membership to Web-Based Writers  —  "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."  — Chinese Philosopher  —  The Baseball Writers Association of America voted yesterday to open up its membership for the first time to web-based baseball writers.

Youth May Be Served Up  —  After being frisked by pistol-toting security guards, fans passing through the turnstiles at Estadio Quisqueya are greeted by vendors selling the essentials of any authentic baseball experience: empanadas, cold Presidente and breath mints.

Mostly quiet on the player movement front in Nashville … NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Was it really only a few days ago that we predicted a winter meetings with sizzle?  With action?  With big names moving and headlines erupting?  —  Sheez, where do we get these nutty ideas?

NESN wraps up Sox' hit season  —  Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season for the baseball fan in your life?  Look no further than NESN's DVD that chronicles the championship journey of the Red Sox.  The DVD is entitled, "Champions Again: The Story of the 2007 Boston Red Sox."

Mets move on, but still eye an ace  —  NASHVILLE - Omar Minaya departed the winter meetings sounding like a man prepared to head to spring training needing only minor tinkering to his roster from this point forward.  That said, the Mets GM wouldn't resign himself to losing out on Johan Santana, Dan Haren or Erik Bedard just yet.

Epstein returns empty-handed  —  Sox will remain in hunt for Santana  —  NASHVILLE - For now, anyway, the Ellsbury and Lester families may want to hold off on ordering tickets to see their sons in Boston next summer.  —  Baseball's winter meetings, which may still retain some value …

Meetings over, Wade's work unfinished  —  Astros don't deal, but groundwork in place for future moves  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Astros have many offers on the table and are waiting to hear if they have a deal, and while it appears the Miguel Tejada talks are back on …

Nationals make trio of moves  —  Team brings in free agent Boone; signs Pena, Langerhans  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nationals continue to show how much they want to win in 2008.  On Thursday, they signed infielder Aaron Boone to a one-year, $1 million contract, Wily Mo Pena to one-year …

Padres pursuing Bradley, Fukudome  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have offered a one-year contract to left fielder Milton Bradley, who tore up his right knee late in the season when his manager spun him to the ground while trying to keep him from going after an umpire.