Xander Bogaerts compares to Hanley Ramirez  —  Is Xander the new Hanley?  —  The Red Sox likely thought about that when they reacquired Hanley Ramirez and signed him to a four-year, $88 million deal.  Ramirez had the same body type — tall, lean, 6 feet 2 inches, 200 pounds — when he was younger as Xander Bogaerts does now.

Exec says David Robertson has $39M offer; could set record for relievers  —  David Robertson, the top free agent closer this winter, is said to have such a vibrant mark that he's likely to get a four-year deal despite having a draft pick attached to him by virtue of him declining the Yankees' qualifying offer.

Mets ‘actively’ looking to deal Colon, Gee or Niese  —  Bartolo Colon, Dillon Gee and Jon Niese  —  The Mets are “actively” looking to trade one of their veteran starting pitchers, in the estimation of one industry source, and they are hopeful that next week's winter meetings clears …

Tigers comfortable with rotation but checked in on Masterson  —  With or without Max Scherzer, the Tigers are comfortable with their starting rotation heading into next season.  —  President and general manager Dave Dombrowski made that clear earlier this month after announcing the re-signing of designated hitter Victor Martinez.

Tommy John recovery nearly complete, Rays prospect focusing on maturity  —  2014 MLB.com Top Prospects: Taylor Guerrieri has an exciting three-pitch mix with a plus fastball, plus curveball and an improving changeup  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A step backward isn't always bad.

Some free agents might be waiting a while  —  9/25/14: Max Scherzer limits the Twins to two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out nine over six innings of work  —  Primarily because of the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, which allows players to become free agents …

Hard-throwing Glasnow has bright future  —  10/31/14: Tyler Glasnow joins the booth in the 3rd inning as Scottsdale scores three runs in the frame to tie Salt River, 3-3  —  Imagine standing at home plate, facing a 6-foot-7, 195-pound right-handed pitcher — And, oh, by the way, he can regularly throw his fastball 97 mph.

Rangers' Guzman Ordered To Stay In Dominican After Fatal Crash  —  Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman, who ranked ninth in the system entering the season, has been ordered not to leave the Dominican Republic after his involvement in a fatal car accident, according to a statement released by his agent.

Marlins Acquire Aaron Crow  —  The Marlins have acquired right-hander Aaron Crow from the Royals in exchange for left-hander Brian Flynn and minor league righty Reid Redman, the teams announced.  —  Crow, 28, has considerably more big league experience than the 24-year-old Flynn.