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 …

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 …

A's reportedly rescind offer to Adrian Beltre  —  (12-05) 21:41 PST Lake Buena Vista, Fla. - —  For the second year in a row, the A's failed to land free-agent third baseman Adrian Beltre.  —  On Sunday, the team withdrew an offer to Beltre worth at least $64 million over five years, according to a source in the organization.

Nationals like Loney, but trade unlikely  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — While the Nationals have expressed interest in Dodgers first baseman James Loney, the two parties don't see a match that could result in Loney landing in Washington.  —  The Nationals, according to a source …

Baltimore Orioles acquire 3B Mark Reynolds from Arizona Diamondbacks … The Baltimore Orioles have traded for slugging third baseman Mark Reynolds from the Arizona Diamondbacks in return for two relievers.  —  Arizona will receive right-handed relievers David Hernandez and Kam Mickolio.

Ken Davidoff's baseball insider  —  Cliff Lee, Carl Crawford and the Mets  —  Cliff Lee's agent Darek Braunecker met with the Yankees and the Rangers, and it's apparent that the stakes are heating up for the left-hander's services.  —  Bud Selig and his lieutenants always try …

Blue Jays trade Marcum to Brewers  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers boosted their rotation Monday, reaching a deal to get right-hander Shaun Marcum from the Toronto Blue Jays for infield prospect Brett Lawrie.  —  A person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Monday that the deal was set.

Sources: Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers talking Prince Fielder trade  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Los Angeles Dodgers are actively involved in discussions on a possible three-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that would bring slugging first baseman Prince Fielder to Los Angeles …

Mariners Sign Peguero For $2.9 Million  —  Esteilon Peguero, one of the top prospects in the Dominican Republic, has agreed to terms with the Mariners for $2.9 million, the highest international amateur signing bonus of 2010.  —  Peguero, who turned 17 in November, was one of the most advanced hitters in Latin America this year.

‘Mo’ says Cards no longer searching for shortstop  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — After the first day of wheeling without much need for dealing at baseball's Winter Meetings, St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak popped speculation that connected the team to an available shortstop …

Royals say Rangers not offering enough for Greinke  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The early buzz at the Winter Meetings suggests the Royals are already wearying at what they perceive as low-ball offers from the Texas Rangers for pitcher Zack Greinke.  —  The reverse view, not surprisingly …

Phillies to meet with Francoeur's reps  —  You can pencil at least one appointment into Ruben Amaro Jr.'s winter meetings day-planner.  Amaro and assistant GM Scott Proefrock will meet with representatives for free agent right fielder Jeff Francoeur, possibly as early as today …

Cashman believes Pettitte leaning toward retirement  —  When the season ended, Andy Pettitte told Brian Cashman that he was leaning toward retirement.  As far as Cashman is concerned, that's still the case.  —  “I talked to his agent about it maybe a week to 10 days ago, that position hadn't changed,” Cashman said.

Seattle looking at Matsui for DH  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  The Seattle Mariners have interest in signing a second Japanese superstar: Hideki Matsui.  —  Matsui is on the team's list of designated hitter possibilities, major-league sources told FOXSports.com Monday.