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.

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.

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.