Yankees GM in Arkansas to meet with Lee; no offer expected  —  Yankees GM Brian Cashman flew to Arkansas last night and is scheduled to meet later today with free agent pitcher Cliff Lee, but is not expected to make a contract offer yet, The Post has learned.

Three Reds take NL Gold Glove honors  —  Rolen, Phillips, Arroyo win; first times for Rockies' Tulo, Gonzalez  —  The Reds were the defensive stars of the National League on Wednesday, when three of their players won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.  And for the second year running …

Minor League Free Agents 2010  —  Major league free agents hit the open market at midnight on Nov. 7, five days after the conclusion of the World Series.  Baseball America readers know that this date also ushers in the minor league free agency period.  The number of MiLB free agents …

Don Wakamatsu, Clint Hurdle get look  —  New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson conducted managerial interviews with Clint Hurdle and Don Wakamatsu on Wednesday at Citi Field.  —  Alderson now plans to take his search for Jerry Manuel's successor to the Dominican Republic …

Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus dies  —  Dave Niehaus, the legendary and beloved voice of the Mariners from their inception in 1977 through the final game of the 2010 season, died Wednesday, the ballclub confirmed.  —  Niehaus, who received the Ford Frick Award at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2008, was 75.

New challenges, and a word of thanks  —  My mother recently found a piece of paper from high school, on which I had named my dream job.  It was easy.  There was only one thing I wanted to be: Red Sox beat writer for the Boston Globe.  —  Just a decade later I have been there.  I have had my dream job.

Adrian's rehab may last until Spring Training  —  Slugger may not be able to swing bat for ‘four or five months’  —  SAN DIEGO — Starting Wednesday, Padres All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez will begin the rehabilitation process on the right shoulder he had surgery on three weeks ago.

A's Sign Top Dominican Outfielder De La Cruz  —  The A's have agreed to terms with Vicmal de la Cruz, a top center field prospect from the Dominican Republic.  —  De la Cruz, who turns 17 on Nov. 20, is a 5-foot-11, 170-pound lefthanded hitter from Santo Domingo who trained at the La Academia complex in the Dominican Republic.

A's Acquire DeJesus For Mazzaro, Marks  —  The A's acquired David DeJesus from the Royals for right-hander Vin Mazzaro and left-hander Justin Marks, the teams announced today.  Royals GM Dayton Moore says Mazzaro will join the team's rotation and Marks will start the season at high Class A Wilmington.

Nationals unveil new jerseys in fashion show  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals unveiled their new jerseys on Wednesday evening at Nationals Park, as Tyler Clippard, Ian Desmond, Ivan Rodriguez, Drew Storen, Ryan Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmermann and general manager Mike Rizzo helped display the new uniforms.

Source: Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka interested in playing for the Dodgers  —  Another Japanese player could be on his way to Los Angeles.  —  Middle infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka is likely to be made available to major league clubs by the Chiba Lotte Marines in the near future …

2010 Beyond the Box Score Catcher Defense Rankings  —  Do you seriously think there is a better photo to accompany these rankings?  —  View full size photo »  —  Remember me?  No?  Yeah... about that... I did mean to post every month during the season... but I was busy, baby, you know I love you, right?

Why Cliff Lee buyers ought to beware  —  The history of free agency is littered with starting pitchers who went bust  —  There are two sides of the coin when it comes to signing a free-agent starter to a long-term deal.  The good side is Greg Maddux (left) The bad side is Mike Hampton (right).

Charge: Apple Valley woman hacked Playboy playmate's e-mail, stole nude pics of MLB star  —  A St. Cloud State student allegedly swiped photos that Cleveland Indians star Grady Sizemore took of himself and e-mailed to his girlfriend.  —  An Apple Valley woman was charged on Tuesday with breaking …