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 …

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:

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.

Dodgers Decline Option on Penny  —  The Dodgers declined the $9.25 million option for 2009 on pitcher Brad Penny and paid him a $2 million buyout, allowing the 30-year-old right-hander to become a free agent.  After winning 16 games in both 2006 and 2007, Penny went 6-9 with a 6.27 ERA in 2008 …

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 …

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.