The Dodgers are back to square one in their search for a second baseman  —  The Dodgers are back to square one in their search for a second baseman.  But square one is not necessarily a bad place to be.  —  The trade and free-agent markets are full of alternatives to the Twins' Brian Dozier …

What I'm voting for with my Hall of Fame ballot, and why steroid users don't belong  —  A jarring thought occurred to me recently: many people who never covered a day of the Steroid Era are voting for the Hall of Fame.  —  Writers accrue their voting rights after holding a Baseball Writers Association …

Kyle Schwarber wants to catch, but will Cubs let him?  —  During an interview in Los Angeles on Jan. 9, the Cubs' Kyle Schwarber is ready to show he's healthy heading into the 2017 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Confined to a 15-foot circle in the photo studio, Kyle Schwarber repeatedly simulated catching …

Yankees, Masahiro Tanaka have not discussed contract extension: Brian Cashman  —  Yankees GM Brian Cashman says he hasn't had any discussions with ace Masahiro Tanaka's representatives about a contract extension.  —  Tanaka, who is slated to make $22 million in 2017, can opt out of his deal at season's end.

Rangers latest to look at Mark Trumbo  —  At a seeming impasse on talks involving Mike Napoli, the Rangers are the latest team to check in on Mark Trumbo, yet another big-time free slugger looking for a job.  —  Trumbo, who led the AL with 47 home runs, makes sense for Texas, which needs to replenish its offense.

Packers' Geronimo Allison faces marijuana charge  —  GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana last month after a traffic stop and subsequent arrest in early September.  —  The district attorney's office for Manitowoc County filed the charge on Dec. 15, 2016.

‘SCARY LITTLE THING’  —  Tommy John, pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe and named for the first big leaguer to receive it, is a complete reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament using a graft.  Since its first use, in 1974, Tommy John has been improved but remained largely unchanged as it became …

Greg Holland has much interest, seeks unique deal  —  Free agent closer Greg Holland is seeking an unusual two-year deal with a one-year opt-out that could allow him to re-test a free agent market that showed a strong affinity for closers this winter.  —  Holland's interest in such a deal …

Dodgers Re-Sign Kenley Jansen  —  Kenley Jansen has spent his entire career with the Dodgers, and he won't be leaving anytime soon.  The Dodgers on Tuesday announced that they've re-signed Jansen to a five-year contract, which is reportedly worth $80MM and allows Jansen to opt out after the 2019 season.

Reds To Sign Louis Coleman  —  The Reds have agreed to a minor-league deal with righty Louis Coleman, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (Twitter link).  Details of the arrangement remain unreported.  —  Coleman, 30, tossed 48 frames last year for the Dodgers, working to a 4.69 ERA with 8.4 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9.

White Sox top prospect Yoan Moncada has own ‘expectations’ after Chris Sale trade  —  Yoan Moncada wants the White Sox to look good for making him the centerpiece of the Chris Sale trade.  —  The second baseman, who is rated as the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com …

Left-hander Harrison to be honored at Rangers' awards dinner  —  Matt Harrison, whose All-Star career with the Texas Rangers was eventually derailed by back injuries and inclusion in the 2015 Cole Hamels trade, will be recognized as the winner of the Mark Holtz Alumni Award on Jan. 20 at the Dr Pepper Awards Dinner.