Nationals looking to add bullpen help  —  Already trying to fill a hole at first base and add starting rotation depth, the Nationals are also looking for a closer, according to a league source.  —  The Nationals had one of the strongest bullpens in baseball last year, and while they possess …

Red Sox introduce Gonzalez  —  Globe Staff  —  A formal member of the Red Sox for hours if not moments, Adrian Gonzalez already knew the right words to appease his new fans.  —  “I'm very excited that everything was able to be worked out,” said Gonzalez this afternoon …

Brewers trade for Marcum (updated)  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  UPDATE: A SOURCE IN CANADA JUST TOLD ME THAT MINOR LEAGUE 2B BRETT LAWRIE IS IN THE DEAL FOR MARCUM.  HE IS LISTED BY BASEBALL AMERICA AS THE BREWERS' TOP MINOR LEAGUE PROSPECT.

Pat Gillick Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by Expansion Era Committee  —  Longtime Baseball Executive to Be Inducted in Cooperstown, July 24, 2011  —  ORLANDO, FL: Pat Gillick, who built three World Series champions and has served baseball for nearly 50 years …

Sources: Baltimore Orioles acquire 3B Mark Reynolds from Arizona Diamondbacks  —  The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a deal to obtain slugging third baseman Mark Reynolds from the Arizona Diamondbacks in return for minor league prospects, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Adrian Beltre Seeking Five Years, $70MM+  —  Adrian Beltre's agent Scott Boras is seeking five years and north of $70MM, tweets ESPN's Buster Olney.  Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports chimes in with five years, $85MM.  In mid-November, SI's Jon Heyman had suggested a five-year, $90MM target.

The reported Koji Six, and a stroll around the lobby  —  It's the official first day of the winter meetings and by 9 a.m. people were buzzing in the lobby.  OK, buzzing it is a bit strong.  It was like a march of defeated ants, everyone knowing for the next three days there will be countless …

Nationals, Cubs, Brewers Inquired On James Loney  —  12:22pm: A Dodgers source tells Yahoo's Steve Henson Loney will not be traded because he'd be too expensive to replace on the open market (Twitter link).  —  11:39am: The Nationals, Cubs, and Brewers have inquired on Dodgers first baseman James Loney …

Jenks grateful for time spent with White Sox  —  Return to Chicago not completely ruled out for longtime closer  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The man who once talked about being born to work as the White Sox closer now has to deal with the potential end of his successful run holding that particular job on the South Side of Chicago.

Pirates have some interest in Kawakami  —  The Braves are looking to part ways with starter Kenshin Kawakami and, according to one source, the Pirates have shown some interest in the right-hander this offseason.  That certainly makes sense, given that the Pirates are searching anywhere …

Pirates close to agreement with Scott Olsen  —  The Pirates have tentatively agreed to a one-year, incentive-laden agreement with left-hander Scott Olsen, according to industry sources.  The deal is contingent on Olsen passing a physical, which is expected to happen later this week.

What is CarGo Werth?  Would take mega deal  —  ORLANDO — It's been a long time since the Rockies influence payroll decisions in big markets.  But Troy Tulowitzki's new seven-year, $134.5-million extension made Derek Jeter an even richer man.  It was important for Jeter to remain …