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 …

Derek Jeter's agent meets with Yankees GM Brian Cashman, Hal Steinbrenner Tuesday in Tampa: source  —  Derek Jeter's agent, Yankees GM Brian Cashman (below) and owner Hal Steinbrenner convene Tuesday, according to a source.  Another source says there is ‘nothing imminent’ regarding a deal.

All but two eligible FA's decline arbitration offers  —  Francisco, Frasor to remain with Rangers, Blue Jays in 2011  —  To most of the 27 ranked and still unsigned free agents, the salary arbitration offered by their 2010 teams wasn't really an option.  —  All but two — setup relievers …

Memo to Selig: Leave the playoffs alone  —  Almost all of the power brokers at Major League Baseball, an entity that could use a visit to the ophthalmologist for its short-sightedness, burst with pleasure at the idea of expanding the game's postseason.  Publicly, they tout the excitement …

Red Sox gunning for top outfield target  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email  —  By all accounts, the Red Sox [team stats] are working hard behind the scenes to sign one of the two elite free agent outfielders, Carl Crawford or Jayson Werth.

Dodgers deal Theriot to Cardinals  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers won't need to non-tender Ryan Theriot on Thursday, after trading him on Tuesday to the Cardinals for relief pitcher Blake Hawksworth.  —  Theriot was made expendable by the pending signing of free-agent infielder Juan Uribe, who will start at second base.

Giants To Sign Miguel Tejada  —  The Giants agreed to sign Miguel Tejada to a one-year deal worth $6.5MM that includes a $500K bonus, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes (on Twitter).  —  The Giants had been pursuing shortstops aggressively ever since Juan Uribe signed with the Dodgers.

Inbox: Getting into the offseason  —  Beat reporter Greg Johns answers Mariners fans' questions … What is the status of Jose Lopez?  I guess I don't understand the rules as well as I thought.  Is he a free agent or is he eligible for arbitration?  — Bob M., Spokane, Wash.  —  Don't feel bad, Bob.

Background  —  The Marlins signed Miguel Cabrera as a free agent in 1999.  He earned a bonus of nearly $2 million, a record for a Venezuelan player, and so far he looks like an excellent investment for the cash.  The youngest regular player in each of his professional leagues so far …

Mets should consider Oliver Perez as lefthanded specialist with Pedro Feliciano likely departing  —  The Mets probably lost a useful lefthander Tuesday, when Pedro Feliciano declined the team's offer of salary arbitration.  Because the 34-year-old is a Type B free agent …