Yankees not in the mix for Peavy  —  San Diego GM Kevin Towers spoke to a small group of writers on his way out of the St. Regis.  —  He said that the Jake Peavy trade talks have progressed to a point where the pitcher has been told he's going to be traded, it's just a matter of when a deal is struck.

GMs' meetings: One final wrap-up  — The Yankees are indeed speaking with the Brewers about acquiring Mike Cameron, a source confirmed, as first reported by The New York Post.  Melky Cabrera and Ian Kennedy have been discussed, although the Yankees are not inclined to give up Kennedy in this package.

Hunter, Ichiro among AL Gold Glovers  —  Defensive stars in outfield earn Award for eighth straight year  —  Torii Hunter and Ichiro Suzuki began collecting Gold Gloves in 2001 and they're still going strong.  —  Some of the names and faces change, but Hunter and Suzuki remain constants among American League Gold Glovers.

Hot stove news: Twins, Rockies talk Atkins; Angels could be in mix  —  Overheard at the general manager meetings:  —  * Minnesota would seem to have the team with the talent reservoir to deal for Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins, but the teams only have had initial talks.

Rumors  —  So, is everyone tired of the rumors, or are you hungry for more?  —  The off-season rumor mill has come out of the blocks with about as much force as Usain Bolt.  I think I mentioned this long ago, maybe sometime before the trading deadline, but more than 90% of deals that are discussed never actually happen.

Baseball likely to eliminate coin flips  —  DANA POINT, Calif. (AP)—No more flip decisions.  —  Rather than heads or tails, baseball general managers plan to recommend that sites for division and wild-card tiebreakers be decided by wins and losses, rather than coin flips.

Phillies go hard after Holliday … DANA POINT, Calif. — The world champion Phillies are one of the most aggressive pursuers of Rockies superstar outfielder Matt Holliday, sources tell SI.com.  —  The Rockies surely would be interested in Phillies centerfielder Shane Victorino …

Little action for Astros at meetings  —  But deal for reliever LaTroy Hawkins expected Friday  —  DANA POINT, Calif. - Unlike the previous two general managers' meetings, there was no major trade or high-profile negotiations for the Astros before baseball's annual general managers' meetings …

Nats would like Obama at home opener  —  Milledge: ‘We are living through history right now’  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals manager Manny Acta and outfielder Lastings Milledge said on Thursday afternoon they would like President-elect Barack Obama to throw out the first pitch at the team's home opener against the Phillies on April 13.