Source: Dodgers, Dioner Navarro close  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — In a development that probably eliminates any chance two-time All-Star and former Gold Glove catcher Russell Martin will remain with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club is close to a one-year agreement with the catcher Martin replaced …

Cowlishaw: It's better to overpay for Cliff Lee than let him go to the Yankees  —  I don't make a habit of writing things that I am told “off the record.”  No one in this business does for very long.  —  But when it's this juicy, this good, I just have to make an exception.

LAA to eventually land Carl Crawford? … LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Two sources close to Carl Crawford said they expect the free-agent outfielder eventually to sign with the Los Angeles Angels.  —  Multiple high-ranking baseball sources said Tuesday they expect Crawford to end up in Anaheim.

Kansas City Royals agree to one-year deal with Jeff Francoeur  —  Free agent outfielder Jeff Francoeur agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals, the team announced Wednesday.  —  The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2012 season and is pending a physical exam.

Sox have more shopping left  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — After the huge splash that was the Adrian Gonzalez trade, do not be surprised if the Red Sox stand pat through the end of the winter meetings tomorrow, while carefully plotting their next move.  —  What we know is that the Sox …

Cubs Sign Carlos Pena  —  Carlos Pena and the Cubs have officially agreed to terms on a one-year deal believed to be worth $10MM, half of which is deferred.  —  Pena, 33 next May, saw his average slip below the Mendoza Line in 2010, totaling a line of .196/.325/.407.

Mets add DJ Carrasco and Ronny Paulino, but under Sandy Alderson club is viewed as hot-stove joke  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - On the day that a trustee seeking to recover money on behalf of Bernie Madoff's victims sued Fred Wilpon, a National League executive who met with the Mets this week smirked …

White Sox Re-Sign Paul Konerko  —  The White Sox reached an agreement with first baseman Paul Konerko on a three-year deal, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.  The deal is worth $37.5MM, tweets SI's Jon Heyman.  The contract includes deferred money, as outlined by MLB.com's Scott Merkin.

Answer Man: Luke Scott talks Nugent, hunting and Obama origin  —  stopped by baseball's winter meetings Tuesday and, after some harmless chatter about his team's offseason dealings, stated with conviction that President Barack Obama was not born in the United States.  —  Oh, yes, he did.

Mets Sign Boof Bonser  —  The Mets signed Boof Bonser to a minor league contract, according to Newsday's Ken Davidoff (on Twitter).  The 29-year-old right-hander logged 25 innings with the A's and Red Sox this year, posting a 6.12 ERA with acceptable strikeout (6.1 K/9) and walk (2.9 BB/9) rates.

Hisashi Iwakuma's agent critical of A's  —  SENDAI, Japan — The agent for Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma says the Oakland Athletics were insincere after his client was unable to reach an agreement with the major league team.  —  Don Nomura said because Iwakuma could become a free agent next year …

Van Horne named Frick Award winner  —  Longtime broadcaster is Marlins' lead radio voice  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Dave Van Horne, the longtime announcer for the Marlins, won the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in Major League Baseball broadcasting, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.

Buzz: Nationals are Being Aggressive on Zack Greinke  —  50dollarsforabrick  —  God forbid the Mets give it a shot.  —  chino  —  he is not worth what they will ask us for Davis/niese flores, too much for only 1 good season  —  Mark4212  —  what pitcher is worth it.