Jeter Said to Be Asking $23 Million to $24 Million a Year  —  Derek Jeter's agent, Casey Close, is currently asking the Yankees to agree to a new contract of either four or five years at $23 to $24 million a year, according to a person in baseball who had been briefed on the matter.

Twins Win Bidding For Nishioka  —  The Twins won the bidding for Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.  Christensen hears that the Twins won with a $5MM bid, but a source estimated to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that the Twins bid roughly $5.3MM (Twitter link).

Innings-eater Garland rejoins Dodgers  —  Veteran right-hander pitched for LA down stretch in 2009  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers further boosted an already formidable starting rotation on Friday by signing free-agent right-hander Jon Garland to a one-year contract with a vesting option for 2012.

Wally Backman: Mets should've chosen me over Terry Collins for manager  —  Nearly a week later, Wally Backman is still having trouble coming to grips with the Mets' decision not to hire him as their new manager.  —  “I really thought I won them over,” Backman said by phone Friday from his home in Oregon.

Cabrera Helped Tigers Sign Victor Martinez  —  Miguel Cabrera knew the Tigers had some financial flexibility this winter, so he told GM Dave Dombrowski he'd be happy to help the team recruit free agents.  Dombrowski took his first baseman up on the offer and told him to call up Victor Martinez.

Following the paper trail  —  Which teams have money to burn this winter?  It's not just the usual suspects  —  ESPN.com  —  Follow the money.  —  If your dad never gave you that advice, there's an excellent chance your wife is at the mall, maxing out your credit cards as we speak.

The Jose Reyes Rumor  —  This past weekend, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle said Jose Reyes would be available in a trade, ‘but the Mets want a boat load in return for him.’  —  Last week on Sirius-XM, Mets GM Sandy Alderson said, while no player in considered 'untouchable …

Resume says yes, but will Bagwell make Hall?  —  Lifelong Astros slugging first baseman on ballot for first time … HOUSTON — While Jeff Bagwell doesn't expect to get voted into the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot and he swears he doesn't care if he ever makes it …