Source: Melky, White Sox have 3-year deal  —  White Sox manager Robin Ventura talks about the expected position battles and how Chicago's recent additions will help them compete  —  CHICAGO — The 2014-15 offseason has become the holiday gift that keeps on giving for the White Sox fan base.

D-Backs GM Stewart: Adding power arms key to Miley trade  —  The Diamondbacks feel they didn't just add two more arms to their organization when they acquired right-handers Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster from the Boston Red Sox as part of the Wade Miley trade on Friday.

Jays have interest in Mike Rizzo  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have expressed interest in Mike Rizzo, the Washington Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager, as a candidate to replace Paul Beeston as team president and CEO, two industry sources told ESPN.com.

With no progress made on an extension, Ian Desmond says he's focused on 2015  —  When it was time for Ian Desmond to take his turn with the media at NatsFest Saturday afternoon, a little future shortstop in a red Desmond jersey waddled confidently alongside him.

Met brass debates taking swing for Korean shortstop Jung-Ho Kang  —  The Mets have scouted the 27-year-old and internally seem split on the shortstop.  —  With reports that Korean shortstop Jung-Ho Kang will be posted for bidding by major league teams on Monday, the Mets are still “undecided” …

Pirates notebook: New catcher Cervelli eager to bond with staff  —  Francisco Cervelli was not surprised when the New York Yankees traded him to the Pirates last month.  —  Cervelli, 28, made his big league debut with the Yankees in 2008.  Although he often was hailed as their catcher of the future …

Mariners notebook: Miller's most-likely future?  Starting shortstop  —  SEATTLE —While Brad Miller's athleticism makes him a candidate for a position switch, multiple Mariners officials contend he is far more likely to open next season as the club's starting shortstop.

Phillies Notes: Wood, Utley, Gonzalez  —  While we wait to learn about the finalization of the deal sending Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers, let's check in on the latest out of Philadelphia:  — The Phillies have asked the Cubs about lefty Travis Wood, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports …

Orioles' outfield search continues, Phillies offered Byrd and Howard  —  As Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette rushed to the airport in San Diego following the Rule 5 draft - we were on the same flight and he willingly chose a middle seat next to other team officials …

Cards expect center fielder to resume offseason routine after 6-8 weeks  —  10/20/14: Cardinals GM John Mozeliak discusses Jon Jay's injury to his left wrist, and his recovery time during the offseason  —  ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals intend to tender Jon Jay, a second-year arbitration-eligible player …

Frandsen aiming for everyday second-base job  —  9/28/14: Kevin Frandsen snags a line drive off the bat of Reed Johnson in the top of the 5th inning  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals are looking for a starting second baseman, and infielder Kevin Frandsen said Saturday he would like to be considered for the job.