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 …

Lee likely to get seven-year offer  —  Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005.  He appears weekly on MLB on FOX.  Follow him on Twitter.  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.  —  Five years will not be enough for Cliff Lee.  Six might not be, either.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

The Nationals' first base options and how it affects Josh Willingham  —  The Nationals have yet to make a final decision on the course of action for filling their first base position, and whatever solution they arrive could dictate the future of left fielder Josh Willingham.

Mets sign pair to Minor League deals  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It took just one day for Sandy Alderson to make good on his promise.  —  Vowing to return from the Winter Meetings with “new players,” Alderson on Monday inked infielder Russ Adams and catcher Dusty Ryan to Minor League contracts …

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.

‘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 …