Rockies keep Tulowitzki through 2020, secure De La Rosa's return  —  Tulo for life.  It has a nice ring to it after the Rockies pulled off a bold double play with their franchise shortstop and top free-agent pitcher Monday.  —  Colorado has signed Troy Tulowitzki to a seven-year …

Why not a short stop with Sox for Jeter?  —  The Globe's intrepid Peter Abraham floated the idea in a blog back on Nov. 18.  —  What if the Red Sox decided to make Derek Jeter a contract offer?  Abraham framed his piece in sheer speculation.  He was just having a little fun.

Brian Cashman to rappel as elf  —  Derek Jeter might think Brian Cashman is the Grinch, but New York Yankees general manager is actually going to be one of Santa's elves.  —  Cashman is scheduled to rappel from the 350-foot Landmark Building in Stamford, Conn., on Friday and Sunday as part …

Greinke is OK with pinstripes  —  If the New York Yankees somehow lose out on the Cliff Lee  —  sweepstakes, they still may have a shot at getting an ace to go alongside CC Sabathia  —  Though Kansas City starter Zack Greinke  —  has a no-trade clause in his contract that includes …

Lefty Feliciano declines Mets' arbitration offer  —  NEW YORK — Left-handed reliever Pedro Feliciano has declined an offer of arbitration from the Mets, a source confirmed Tuesday, reducing the likelihood he will return to New York.  —  Feliciano, 34, had until the end of day Tuesday …

Rangers refute report on contacting Pettitte  —  NEW YORK — In the aftermath of the Yankees' American League Championship Series loss, Andy Pettitte said that he planned to head home and again make the choice between pitching or retiring, his usual winter task.

Rivera Talks Lack Jeter-Like Drama  —  We interrupt your regularly scheduled soap opera, otherwise known as Derek Jeter Watch, to remind you of something you may have forgotten by now.  —  The Yankees have another marquee free agent, another future Hall of Famer who has done as much for the franchise as Mr. Jeter.

Rangers sign Japanese pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama  —  The Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama out of Japan.  He will compete for a spot in the bullpen.  He had a 1.80 ERA for the Nippon Ham Fighters out of Hokkaido last seaspon with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings over 55 innings.

Moyer plans elbow surgery but not retirement  —  Jamie Moyer's hopes of pitching a 25th season in the major leagues have been dealt a considerable blow.  The 48-year-old free agent, who has been a Phillie since 2006, tomorrow will undergo elbow surgery that is expected to sideline him at least a year.

Mariners figure to be quieter at Winter Meetings  —  SEATTLE — Two years ago, Jack Zduriencik pulled off a Winter Meetings blockbuster trade that brought Franklin Gutierrez, Jason Vargas and five other players to the Mariners in the J.J. Putz deal.  —  At last year's Winter Meetings …

The Dodgers' next steps  —  The Dodgers have been among the most active teams this off-season, signing three-fifths of their starting rotation and infielder Juan Uribe.  —  But they're not finished yet.  —  Two older free agents - outfielder Johnny Damon, 37, and catcher Jason Varitek …

Twins Sign Dominican Prospect Pimentel  —  The Twins signed 17-year-old shortstop Javier Pimentel to a $575K deal, according to the Dominican Prospect League.  In his July 2nd prospect rankings, Blake Bentley placed Pimentel in a tenth-place tie, calling him “a wide-shouldered shortstop …

Source: Nothing close with Chris Young  —  Chris Young and the Mets appear to fit one another for several reasons, but a source with knowledge of the situation said tonight that “nothing was close at this time” between the parties.  —  The 31-year-old righthanded pitcher enjoyed success …

Texas Rangers Made Postseason Money 3-Years Straight While Only Playing in One  —  Today on FanGraphs (online at 8am ET), I go into how runner-up teams that don't make the postseason get postseason shares.  —  While fans of the Texas Rangers might be feeling a bit depressed about their team …

Reds like where they stand entering Meetings  —  CINCINNATI — When general manager Walt Jocketty leads his armada of front-office lieutenants, scouts and other trusted advisors to the Winter Meetings next week, the Reds will be in a position they haven't enjoyed in years.

Tigers to focus on right field at Winter Meetings  —  DETROIT — The Tigers have been the most aggressive team in the opening month of baseball's offseason.  But just because they filled their two most pressing needs before baseball's Winter Meetings, that doesn't mean they're …

Rangers snag free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba  —  ARLINGTON — The list of positions the Texas Rangers need to address this off-season got a bit shorter Monday as they landed their starting catcher for 2011.  —  The addition of free agent Yorvit Torrealba also gives the Rangers one less thing …