Former Pitcher John Wetteland Hospitalized  —  BARTONVILLE (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ― Police activity in Denton County has led to a former Major League Baseball pitcher being taken to a Denton-area hospital.  —  Former Rangers pitcher and current Seattle Mariners Bullpen coach John Wetteland …

With only new contract, cries of poverty ring through GM meetings … Inside the no-frills Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport for Major League Baseball's General Manager meeting, there were signs of tough times ahead for ballplayers.  While agent Scott Boras — who represents Matt Holliday …

Silver Sluggers a mix of old and new  —  Eight incumbents and eight first-timers among 2009 winners  —  The Silver Slugger Awards distributed early this evening went to a perfect mix of the old guard and new guard, as players with established reputations and others starting to earn theirs shared honors …

New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox both shopping for Roy Halladay  —  The Blue Jays haven't decided whether or not to trade Roy Halladay this winter, but if they choose to move the former Cy Young winner, a bidding war could break out between the Yankees and Red Sox.

Chicago Cubs must pursue Curtis Granderson  —  (Kirthmon F. Dozier, McClatchy-Tribune / October 4, 2009)  —  He fits all the club's needs, and Detroit Tigers may be eager to deal  —  On Baseball  —  On the third day of the general managers' meetings at the O'Hare Hilton …

If Mets want Molina, it will cost them draft picks  —  Bengie Molina will cost the Mets more than just money.  He will also likely cost a draft pick.  —  Photo credit: Getty Images |  Free agent catcher Bengie Molina had 20 homers and 80 RBI for the San Francisco Giants this season, but posted a lowly .285 on base percentage.

Braves' Hudson signs three-year extension  —  It's official - the Braves have finalized a three-year contract extension with pitcher Tim Hudson, a deal that includes a fourth-year option for 2013.  The contract is believed to be worth close to $9 million per season.

Phillies apparently looking at 3 for third base  —  CHICAGO - Ruben Amaro Jr. is not offering any hints about whom he'd like as his next third baseman, but there are indications it could be one of three players.  —  People who have spoken about the subject with the Phillies general manager believe …

The Matsuzaka Plan takes shape  —  Theo Epstein said the other day in Chicago that Daisuke Matsuzaka would return to the United States well before spring training and embark on a conditioning program.  —  Via old friend Gaku Tashiro of Sankei Sports, here's a little more information on that:

Arizona Fall League Notebook  —  PEORIA, Ariz.—After catching all season, some of the catchers in the Arizona Fall League are starting to show some wear and tear.  —  The Astros have already sent catcher Jason Castro home, while some scouts have said Giants catcher Buster Posey looks worn down as well.

Mets Monitoring Safety of Prospect in Venezuela  —  CHICAGO — Amid kidnappings and war rhetoric in Venezuela, the Mets may recommend that the catching prospect Josh Thole return home from his winter league team there.  —  On Tuesday, the former Mets pitcher Victor Zambrano's mother …

Red Sox Top 11 Prospects  —  Four-Star Prospects  —  Three-Star Prospects  —  Four More:  —  12. David Renfroe, RHP/SS: Like Kelly, he's another big-bonus, two-way star, but Renfroe will begin his career as an infielder, and he projects as a prototypical third baseman due to his size, power potential, and arm.