With Ticket Revenue Down, Yankees Must Keep Spending  —  A Revealing Look at Their Ticket Revenue Shows the Importance of Making the Playoffs  —  When the Yankees announced their $85 million signing of catcher Brian McCann earlier this week, owner Hal Steinbrenner cited the team's …

Rangers tried to trade for Arencibia before non-tender  —  The Rangers had serious trade discussions with the Blue Jays about catcher J.P. Arencibia before he was non-tendered on Monday, according to industry sources.  —  A trade was close to being completed but the Rangers were reluctant to add another arbitration-eligible player.

Sources: Curtis Granderson talks with Mets heat up  —  The Mets have stepped up their pursuit of free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson, sources said on Wednesday morning.  The sides have progressed past exploratory stages of talks and are engaged in negotiations.

Rays “hopeful” of re-signing Loney  —  The Rays still need a first baseman, and team president Matt Silverman said this morning they are “hopeful” of re-signing free agent James Loney, who is also of considerable interest to the Pirates.  —  “He's someone that we're interested in …

Rosenthal: Making sense of Tuesday's hot day in Hot Stove  —  So much news, so much to digest.  —  The flurry of trade and free-agent activity the past two days raised a number of questions.  Here are some answers, non-Jacoby Ellsbury division.  —  In a span of just more than 24 hours …

Sources: Upcoming showcase will present NY Mets, other clubs with another shortstop option  —  A new possibility for shortstop has emerged for the Mets, as the team plans to send scouts to a showcase this weekend for Cuban defector Erisbel Arruebarruena, according to major league sources.

Arizona motivated to make a trade  —  Acquiring an elite starting pitcher tops the Diamondbacks' offseason wish list  —  Some organizations prefer to conduct their business under the cover of darkness.  The Arizona Diamondbacks are not among them.  General manager Kevin Towers …