Don't bet on Red Sox trading for Giancarlo Stanton  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — From the sound of things in sunny Florida, it might be time to rain on the Red Sox' offseason parade.  At least when it comes to the biggest name on everyone's mind at this year's general managers meetings.

Cubs seeking leadoff man for 2018  —  A day after the team's elimination from the playoffs, Cubs President Theo Epstein reflects on the team's accomplishments Oct. 20, 2017.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Who will lead off for the Cubs next year?

Rumor Central: Padres to make run at Eric Hosmer?  —  The San Diego Padres could be a surprise suitor in this winter's Eric Hosmer sweepstakes.  —  The Pads are internally discussing the idea of pursuing the coveted free-agent first baseman, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Cards, others know Stanton has all the power  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • As the clock ticked toward baseball's Aug. 31 trade deadline and his staff gathered for seafood and yellow rice at his house, Detroit general manager Al Avila dispatched two trusted colleagues to go to an address and wait, a sheet of paper at the ready.

Judge, Bellinger unanimous picks as Rookies of the Year  —  The only major question was whether it would be unanimous — and it was.  —  Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are baseball's Rookies of the Year, after their record-setting home run binges left no need for any dissenting opinions.

Rumor Central: Angels interested in Logan Morrison?  —  Looking to upgrade their offense this offseason, the Los Angeles Angels reportedly have their eye on one of the free-agent market's top sluggers.  —  First baseman Logan Morrison is among the players the Halos have interest in, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Should a team allow Ohtani to be a two-way player?  —  The question that continues to pop up here at the GM meetings, especially to the general managers but even beat writers, is if a team would allow Shohei Ohtani, the Babe Ruth of Japan, to play both ways.

Nationals to pay new Manager Dave Martinez a base salary of about $1 million per year  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Mike Rizzo's work in Florida this week won't conclude when he and his peers around the majors disperse from the general managers' meetings at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday afternoon.

Levine: White Sox Will Be Patient On Trade Market But Have No Untouchables  —  By Bruce Levine-  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — Arguably the most active team in baseball last season, the White Sox may be sitting on the sidelines early on the trade market and free-agent market this offseason.

Brewers Free Agent Targets: Tyler Chatwood  —  He's been called “this year's Charlie Morton.”  —  The annual General Manager meetings are currently taking place in Orlando, Florida, and while there may not be any significant moves that happen this week, it's only a matter of time until baseball's hot stove starts really heating up.

Oscar De La Hoya: ‘Can take out Conor McGregor in two rounds’  —  It remains to be seen whether Oscar De La Hoya is truly serious, but he said Monday he has been “secretly training” and called out UFC star Conor McGregor for his comeback fight after nearly a decade in retirement.

In document, Yankees scout lauded Derek Jeter as future MLB star  —  The final Yankees scouting report of a high school player named Derek Jeter has hit the auction block.  —  The report, written by scout Dick Groch in April 1992 on the high school senior from Kalamazoo, Michigan, is being auctioned by Heritage Auctions.

Lou Gehrig's bat from last 2 homers up for auction  —  NEW YORK — The bat Lou Gehrig used to hit his last two home runs, in an exhibition game in 1939, is being auctioned off again.  —  Once owned by actor Kurt Russell's family, the bat is part of a Yankees Legends offering by Heritage Auctions.

Rangers, Bush to discuss pathway to rotation; Andrus honored  —  Matt Bush continues to express a desire to transition from the Texas Rangers' bullpen to their starting rotation, and club officials are planning to sit down with him after Thanksgiving to discuss the move in more detail.

Our picks for MLB MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year  —  USA TODAY Sports' panel of nine baseball writers and editors submitted selections for the game's major awards at the end of the season and now, with the major awards released this week by the Baseball Writers' Association …

Rumor Central: Mariners interested in Carlos Santana?  —  Yet again looking to add a first baseman in the offseason, the Seattle Mariners appear to be eyeing one of the top free-agent options at the position.  —  The M's are interested in Carlos Santana, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

Twins like Darvish and Arrieta — but Darvish tops list  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - Everyone's looking for pitching, they say.  But perhaps no one is looking for pitching with as much interest or enthusiasm as the Twins, who are targeting the very top pitchers on the rotation market and on the bullpen market …