THE VOTE BASEBALL WRITERS DON'T NEED  —  One and done.  I placed an X next to Jack Morris on my Hall of Fame ballot, and I was finished voting.  If Morris is elected, I will most likely be finished voting period.  If Morris is not elected this time, I will vote for him next year in his final year of eligibility and then be done.

Rangers add reliever Jason Frasor  —  The Texas Rangers have added sturdy veteran right-handed reliever Jason Frasor to a one-year deal with a base salary of $1.5 million.  He earned $3.75 million with Toronto last season.  —  The deal came together on Thursday after Frasor passed a physical.

Mike Jacobs signed to Minor League deal  —  No big roster news yet coming out of the holidays on the Mariners, as things still seem quiet across the MLB world with most teams stepping back to evaluate things over the Christmas break.  —  But I can report today that the Mariners have signed …

SOX SCOUTING JAVIER VAZQUEZ ON FRIDAY  —  According to an industry source, the Red Sox are slated to scout right-hander Javier Vazquez when he pitches for Caguas of the Puerto Rican Winter League on Friday.  Vazquez is pitching against Santurce in the third game of the playoffs for Caguas …

Friedman discusses Price deal, and potential for long-term  —  Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman said it's always helpful for a team to get as much of their “heavy lifting” done earlier in the offseason.  —  And Tampa Bay did just that by signing one of it's biggest stars …

Reds investigating multiyear deals for Latos, Bailey  —  Pitchers represent two of club's six remaining arbitration-eligible players  —  CINCINNATI — The holidays are now over, so 'tis really the season for younger arbitration-eligible Major League players to add some zeros to their paychecks.

Blue Jays hiring of former Expos' star Tim Raines a positive step: Griffin  —  There's more uplifting baseball news on the Blue Jays' front.  Toronto has hired former Expos' all-star Tim Raines as a roving minor-league coach and coordinator within the farm system.  That's a great hire.

Opening Night to feature new AL West Texas rivalry  —  HOUSTON — The Astros will begin the 2013 season at 7 p.m. CT on March 31 against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park — two days earlier than previously scheduled — to accommodate the game being televised nationally on ESPN's Opening Night telecast.

Despite intact bullpen, Duquette open to adding another reliever  —  Last season, the bullpen was one of the Orioles' season-long strengths, and while the club's corps of relievers returns intact in 2013, executive vice president Dan Duquette said he's open to adding another bullpen arm this offseason.

Mets to host winter blood drive Thursday  —  NEW YORK — The Mets will host their annual winter blood drive at Citi Field from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, in partnership with the New York Blood Center.  All fans who donate blood will receive a voucher redeemable for one pair of tickets to a select Mets game in April.