Angels expect to make offer to Mark Teixeira soon  —  General Manager Tony Reagins says the club might submit a bid and ask for a prompt response ‘over the course of the next couple of weeks.’  —  The Angels started and finished negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero within 48 hours.

Greg Maddux adds to record with 18th Gold Glove  —  NEW YORK — Age is no issue for Greg Maddux when it comes to fielding his position.  The 42-year-old pitcher won his record 18th Gold Glove on Wednesday while outfielder Shane Victorino of the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies …

Sox interested in Japan hurlers  —  DANA POINT, Calif. - The Red Sox have strong interest in a pair of Japanese righthanders, but general manager Theo Epstein would not comment on the extent of it, saying international negotiations are confidential.  —  The Sox are heavily involved …

Yankees open discussions with Sabathia's agent  —  DANA POINT, Calif. - The Yankees have taken the next logical step in their pursuit of CC Sabathia.  They met on Monday with the representatives of the free-agent lefthander here at the general managers' meetings.

Peavy Deal Could Come Down to Location, Location, Location  —  The agent for pitcher Jake Peavy tried on Tuesday to soften comments made a day earlier by Kevin Towers, the San Diego Padres' general manager, who said the Yankees were among the teams to whom Peavy would accept a trade.

Baltimore Orioles  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.

Florida Marlins talk to Rangers about catcher Max Ramirez  —  At a meeting of general managers, the Marlins have talked to Texas about getting catcher Max Ramirez in exchange for young pitching.  —  CSPENCER@MIAMIHERALD.COM  —  DANA POINT, Calif. — The Marlins have spoken to the Texas Rangers …

Morning at the St. Regis - and rumors keep popping up  —  Before heading into another mass meeting, baseball GMs and their assistants talked about rumors in the same way fans do - all wondering which were true and where some came from.  —  Among those floating here this morning:

GM meetings produce lots of rumors involving Royals — but only rumors  —  Let's put the disclaimer up front before touching on some of the rumors and chatter circulating this week at the St. Regis Resort as baseball's 30 general managers hold their annual meetings.  —  Most rumors, even when valid, don't lead to anything.

Phillies would need righthanded bat if Burrell leaves  —  DANA POINT, Calif. - Manager Charlie Manuel was in town yesterday, shaking hands with well-wishers and meeting with new general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. One of the topics of conversation between the two men was Plan B - as in, Plan Burrell.

Burnett leaves $24-million on table  —  Pitcher opts out of Blue Jays contract to become free agent  —  Now that A.J. Burnett has taken the first step toward divorcing himself from the Toronto Blue Jays, it is left to general manager J.P. Ricciardi to try to pick up the pieces of what was once a formidable pitching staff.

Obama win may bring change Yankees fans can believe in  —  The throngs of New Yorkers who celebrated in the streets on Tuesday night may have one more reason to cheer the election of Barack Obama as the nation's 44th President.  —  As frustrating as these last eight years without …