Sources: Red Sox to talk extension for Pedroia … BOSTON — While Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington is optimistic about the club's unfinished offseason plans for free agency and the trade market, he also has some internal considerations brewing.

Giants' Buster Posey voted National League MVP  —  NEW YORK — San Francisco's Buster Posey has been voted the NL Most Valuable Player after returning from a devastating leg injury and becoming the first catcher in 70 years to win the league's batting title.

Marlins feel trade will fill several need areas  —  Miami envisions Escobar at third, Hechavarria at short, Alvarez as No. 3 starter  —  MIAMI — Once the dust settles and emotions simmer from the still-pending blockbuster trade with the Blue Jays, the Marlins feel confident that they've addressed a number of their needs.

Braves host free-agent outfielder Upton  —  ATLANTA — After reaching a two-year agreement with veteran backup catcher Gerald Laird on Thursday morning, Braves general manager Frank Wren spent Thursday afternoon and some of the early evening courting free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton.

Broadway comes calling for Bronx Bombers  —  Annie, get your bat!  Soon they'll be the Broadway Bombers.  —  Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo announced Thursday that a theater project based on the Yankees has been commissioned.  The show will be created in collaboration with both the Yanks and Major League Baseball.

Bruce seeking to finish his career in Cincinnati  —  Reds outfielder eyes extension to current deal that runs through 2016  —  CINCINNATI — Reds right fielder Jay Bruce has long-term commitments on his mind of late — both of the personal and professional variety.

Crew proactive with injury prevention at symposium  —  Medical director Roger Caplinger (with Carlos Gomez in 2010) says the Brewers are “at the cutting edge of medicine.”  (AP)  —  MILWAUKEE — Brewers medical director Roger Caplinger will gather the organization's doctors …