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 …

Red Sox heading to Australia  —  THE Boston Red Sox, one of the world's most famous baseball teams, are coming to Australia for a Major League game at our own field of dreams - the Sydney Cricket Ground - next year.  —  Red Sox officials watched the Danny Green-Roy Jones Jr fight at Acer Arena …

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.

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

New York Mets' Fernando Martinez develops blisters on hands playing in Dominican Winter League  —  Fernando Martinez, the Mets' highly regarded but oft-injured outfield prospect, returned from summer knee surgery two weeks ago in the Dominican Winter League - only to have another problem.

GM denies Rox's pursuit of Hudson  —  O'Dowd says club is ‘very happy’ with Barmes at second  —  DENVER — Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said the club is not actively pursuing free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.  —  Foxsports.com reported the Rockies were pursuing Hudson …

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 …

Pettitte first goal for Cashman, Yankees  —  The Yankees wrapped up the final round of organizational meetings on Friday, giving Brian Cashman the freedom to start talking to agents and filling in the blanks for the 2010 roster.  —  The first order of business?  Getting Andy Pettitte back in the fold.

Sadowski signs with Astros  —  REGARDLESS OF HOWEVER short-lived it was, one of the best stories of the 2009 Giants was the meteoric rise of Ryan Sadowski.  —  The ‘Big Sadowski’, a six-year minor league veteran, finally got to the majors when the Giants called him up to start against the Brewers in Milwaukee on June 28th.

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.

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 notebook: Podsednik draws a look  —  Free-agent outfielder Scott Podsednik is the latest name to surface in connection with the Royals.  —  Club officials confirmed a FoxSports.com report of contact with Podsednik's representatives but said talks have not progressed beyond a preliminary exploration of interest.