New York Yankees insider: pitchers Roy Halladay and John Lackey are on team's radar  —  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay reportedly told the team he would waive his no-trade clause to approve a deal to the New York Yankees  —  After finishing their budget meetings in Tampa Friday …

Juices flow again for ex-Padres GM Towers  —  Kevin Towers would like to see how the other half spends.  —  After 14 years of bargain-basement baseball, the Padres' deposed general manager wants a glimpse of life in the penthouse.  He's looking to land at least a temporary gig …

Angels appear to have lost leading man Chone Figgins  —  Versatile leadoff hitter is close to signing with Seattle for four years and $36 million, meaning Brandon Wood could be Angels' new third baseman.  Meanwhile, Dodgers agree to deal with pitcher Justin

Rox could shift to Hawkins if Betancourt departs  —  The Rockies have developed a contingency free-agency plan if they are unable to sign Rafael Betancourt, given their conservative return date for Taylor Buchholz.  —  LaTroy Hawkins, a key member of the 2007 bullpen, has become a top target along with Oakland's Justin Duchscherer.

Cameron's at center of wish list for Cubs  —  Center fielder Mike Cameron could take center stage for the Cubs by the time the winter meetings begin Monday in Indianapolis, depending on how quickly they can slam the door on Milton Bradley's tail and how much room is left in the payroll.

Mets still looking for catching help  —  Omar Minaya's shopping spree at catcher — a campaign that remains unfinished — is not just the general manager's doing, but also the result of complaints from manager Jerry Manuel and Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen.

Royals linked to Podsednik, Rodriguez  —  Moore's preference to upgrade through trades remains  —  KANSAS CITY — The Royals are searching for a center fielder, so there's little surprise that free agent Scott Podsednik might spark their interest.  —  The Kansas City Star reported on Friday …

St. Louis to honor Buck with highway  —  Portion of I-64 to bear broadcaster's name; ceremony Monday  —  ST. LOUIS — When the second of three revamped segments of I-64 opens on Monday, it will do so with a new and hallowed name.  The portion of the highway that passes through the city …

Marlins add group of six-year free agents  —  Luna, Foppert headline most recent wave of pickups  —  MIAMI — In recent years, the Marlins have had success uncovering six-year free agents who became major contributors.  —  Kiko Calero (2009) and Joe Nelson ('08) were bargain pickups who took on significant roles in the bullpen.

Royals bring catcher Lerud into fold  —  Backstop signs Minor League contract with Kansas City  —  KANSAS CITY — The Royals signed catcher Steve Lerud to a Minor League contract on Friday.  —  Lerud, 25, has been in the Pirates organization since being taken in the fourth round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft.

Wherever He Pitches, Staten Island's Jason Marquis Wins  —  If he wanted, Jason Marquis could live where pool covers go unused.  Maybe on a prime piece of oceanfront property or in a golf course-abutting mansion out West, popular choices among his friends in baseball.

Gregg Zaun Agrees To Deal With Brewers  —  1:33pm: ESPN's Buster Olney has the contract details: a $1.9MM base in 2010, and a $2.25MM club option for '11 with a $250K buyout.  —  1:18pm: Zaun is close to a deal with the Brewers, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.