Source: Giants close to deal with DeRosa  —  The San Francisco Giants are closing in on a two-year deal with Mark DeRosa, according to a major-league source.  —  The Giants are expected to use DeRosa at third base and also as a super-utility man who could fill in at multiple positions.

Nationals Agree to Terms with 1B Josh Whitesell and INF Eric Bruntlett on Minor-League Deals  —  The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Whitesell and infielder Eric Bruntlett on 2010 minor-league contracts that include invitations to big league Spring Training.

Chicago Cubs are interested in former White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras  —  As the new year approaches, the Chicago White Sox seem to have only one more important move to make while their crosstown rivals are in the planning stages of what needs to be done to bring them back to elite status.

Bruney eager for ‘challenge’ with Nats  —  Former Yankees reliever to compete for club's closer role … MLB.com: What was your reaction when you found out that you were traded to the Nationals?  —  Brian Bruney: I feel good being a National.  I think there is a better opportunity for me there.

Inbox: Will chemistry remain intact?  —  Beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers Yanks fans' questions  —  One of the things that made the '09 Yanks winners was the chemistry these guys had.  What do you think will happen to the mojo?  Don't you think Robinson Cano will be affected without Melky Cabrera?

A familiar face is still out there waiting  —  The Yankees non-tendered Chien-Ming Wang in early December and it was widely assumed by most baseball officials that the move would be the end of Wang's tenure in pinstripes.  At this point, that is still the most likely scenario.

Bills contact Weis about coaching  —  Ex-Notre Dame Coach a possibility  —  Ralph Wilson Stadium - He was just fired at Notre Dame, after five years.  Now, sources tell News 4 Sports that Charlie Weis has been contacted by the Buffalo Bills, to see if he's interested in becoming head coach.

The New “Moneyball” Approach  —  It is not very controversial to state that “Moneyball” was a divisive book.  Michael Lewis wrote some things that can only be interpreted as denigrating to the scouting community, painting a picture of an out-of-touch collection of old men being replaced by smarter, better analysts.

Matt Holliday's Best Offer  —  Based on published reports, let's try to determine the best offer Matt Holliday has received.  — Tracy Ringolsby, then of the Rocky Mountain News, reported that Holliday rejected a four-year, $82MM extension from the Rockies in the spring of 2008.