Adrian Gonzalez to Red Sox?  —  BOSTON — While their pursuit of free agents Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth has grabbed most of the attention, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has quietly been laying the groundwork for what could be the team's biggest offensive acquisition since Manny Ramirez.

Gonzalez sweepstakes heating up again  —  FOX Sports  —  The Adrian Gonzalez sweepstakes are back on.  —  The Cubs and Red Sox are among the teams pursuing a trade for the Padres' first baseman, according to major league sources.  —  The Padres have fielded offers from multiple teams for Gonzalez …

Red Sox close in on Gonzalez  —  The Red Sox and Padres have apparently agreed on a trade for Adrian Gonzalez.  The All-Star first baseman is either already Boston or on the way according to Nick Cafardo and other reports.  —  The next step in the process would be for Gonzalez to have a physical and agree on a contract extension.

Moorad says Gonzalez on trade block at meetings  —  Their tone has changed.  Their talking points are more pointed now, and less postured.  The San Diego Padres have long recognized the inevitability of losing Adrian Gonzalez, but they have dropped the pretense that they can do as well by waiting.

Red Sox talks for Gonzalez heat up  —  We have confirmed an ESPNBoston.com report that trade talks between the Red Sox and Padres on first baseman Adrian Gonzalez have heated up.  —  The two sides have discussed some of Boston's major prospects — Anthony Rizzo and Casey Kelly among them — according to a major league source.

Yanks, Jeter may complete deal today  —  The Yankees and Derek Jeter's agent, Casey Close, are making “substantial progress” and a deal appears to be at hand.  —  The deal is expected to be completed as early as Saturday and Jeter is going to receive in the $15-17 million range annually for a three year deal with a fourth year option.

Mo agrees to two-year deal; Jeter talks progress  —  One icon down, one to go.  —  The Yankees have agreed in principle to a two-year, $30-million deal with closer Mariano Rivera, a source close to the negotiations said Friday, with the announcement pending the result of a physical.

Derek Jeter Rumors: Saturday  —  The Yankees and long-time captain Derek Jeter appeared to be closing in on a deal late last night, but there are still some hurdles that need to be cleared.  Let's keep track of latest surrounded the game's active career hits leader throughout the day, with the most recent news up top...