Yanks elect not to offer arbitration to trio  —  No compensation for club if Damon, others sign elsewhere  —  The Yankees announced Tuesday that they will not offer arbitration to any of their eligible players by Tuesday night's deadline, meaning the club will not receive Draft pick compensation if any of the players sign elsewhere.

Braves sign Wagner to one-year pact … Star closer Billy Wagner has agreed to sign a free-agent contract with the Braves, SI.com has confirmed.  —  Wagner will receive a $7 million, one-year deal with Atlanta that includes a vesting option for a second year.

Henrich, Yankees Clutch Hitter, Dies at 96  —  Tommy Henrich, the right fielder known as Old Reliable who helped propel the Yankees to seven World Series championships, died on Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio.  He was 96.  —  His death was announced by the Yankees.

Derek Jeter gave Brian Cashman input on New York Yankees' player moves  —  Derek Jeter won't need to work when his playing days are over, but if he is interested in a future as a general manager, he's getting some good on-the-job training.  —  Jeter danced around questions …

Pedroia interested in move back to SS  —  The condition for Dustin Pedroia's family vacation with sidekick Andre Ethier and his family was that they had to have proper workout facilities.  Ethier found a villa in Virgin Gorda with a fully-equipped weight room and tennis courts …

Cleveland Indians trade Kelly Shoppach to Tampa Bay for player to be named … CLEVELAND, Ohio — First his teammates were traded.  Then his manager and coaching staff were fired.  —  Catcher Kelly Shoppach knew it would eventually be his turn.  —  Tuesday, the Indians traded Shoppach to Tampa Bay for a player to be named.

Mariners Targeting Gregg Zaun  —  Gregg Zaun was offered arbitration by Tampa Bay today, but the free agent catcher has at least one serious suitor in the Seattle Mariners.  Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports report that the M's are looking to sign Zaun as a veteran platoon mate for prospect Adam Moore.

Dodgers won't offer arbitration to seven  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers, wanting no part of an unexpected expensive salary, will not offer arbitration to any of their seven ranking free agents by Tuesday night's deadline, meaning the club will not be entitled to Draft pick compensation if any of the players sign elsewhere.

Northampton grad Schneider to be a Phillie  —  It's what Brian Schneider has been waiting for.  —  After passing a physical on Tuesday, the Northampton graduate signed a free agent contract with the Phillies, his uncle, Northampton athletic director Mike Schneider said.

Brewers GM ready for market to open  —  Crew looks for pitching at next week's Winter Meetings  —  MILWAUKEE — Last year, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin reported to the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas focused on one pitcher: CC Sabathia.  He will travel to this year's gathering in Indianapolis with a much wider net.

Gilbert the frontrunner to buy Rangers … Former baseball superagent Dennis Gilbert and his ownership group have emerged in recent days as the surprise frontrunner to buy the Texas Rangers, SI has learned.  —  The deal is not believed finalized yet, but the winning bid is expected to be …

Bill Belichick, on a potential reunion with Charlie Weis: “It's not anything that is on the front burner at all.”  —  Yesterday morning, Charlie Weis was fired as Notre Dame's coach.  Perhaps you heard.  —  The former Patriots offensive coordinator had a disastrous tenure with the Fighting Irish …