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.

‘Go-Go’ Chisox outfielder ‘Jungle Jim’ Rivera dies at age 96  —  CHICAGO (AP) “Jungle Jim” Rivera, an outfielder on the 1959 “Go-Go” White Sox pennant-winning team, has died.  —  He was 96.  The team says he died Monday night in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  —  The AL leader in triples in 1953 …

Minnesota Twins' Paul Molitor named 2017 AL Manager of the Year  —  Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday.  —  Molitor, 61, orchestrated an impressive turnaround in Minnesota that saw the Twins jump from 59-103 and a fifth-place finish …

The Mets are taking the first steps towards planning a future without David Wright as their Opening Day third baseman  —  ORLANDO — The Mets are assuming David Wright will not be their Opening Day third baseman.  That may be a no-brainer for most Mets fans since Wright has not played a game since May 2016 …

Why former Yankees manager Joe Girardi is at the GM meetings  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — Joe Girardi has only one role now since being fired by the Yankees: serving as a member of MLB's Competition Committee.  —  And he hopes to remain part of it.  —  “I'm going to stay with it as long as they want me,” Girardi said Tuesday.

Cardinals prepare Fowler for possible move off center, to corner outfield  —  • Before embarking on the offseason intent on recasting the middle of his club's lineup, Cardinals executive John Mozeliak took a detour to Las Vegas to discuss, in person, with Dexter Fowler one move the team …

GM: Giants must improve, even if that means moving Hunter Pence to part-time role  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — As the San Francisco Giants contemplate additions to their outfield this offseason, some old faces might have to get used to new roles in 2018.  —  The Giants have already laid the groundwork …

Eric Hosmer remains Royals' top priority this winter ... if the price is right  —  The meeting will come soon, if it hasn't happened already, and it does not figure to last long.  It will focus on the basics — the plan, the dollars, the years, and more — and then the offseason will continue.

Mets interested in pursuing ‘Japanese Babe Ruth’ Shohei Otani: sources  —  ORLANDO — The Mets may throw their hat into the ring for Japanese star Shohei Otani, multiple industry sources confirmed Tuesday night.  They would join the Yankees and other big-market teams possibly vying for the right …

More than 1,000 on hand to celebrate life of late Roy Halladay  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay was remembered Tuesday as an amazing husband, father, friend and teammate who was one of the best pitchers of his generation but an even better man.

Detroit Tigers to target starting pitching, relievers in free agency  —  ORLANDO, Fla. - It seemed weird, how, as general managers and agents from across Major League Baseball packed into the Waldorf Astoria during this week's GM meetings - with many meetings about free agent players scheduled - the Tigers were a bit of an afterthought.

Rangers need bullpen help, but will they open checkbook?  —  Game 1 of 162 in the Texas Rangers' 2017 season turned out to be the one that set the course for entire season.  —  Opening Day starter Yu Darvish could have been better, but exited with a lead.  —  The offense fed off the home run …

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.

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?

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.

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.

How the Nationals and Cardinals ‘accidentally’ traded pitching coaches  —  Washington Post  —  The St. Louis Cardinals had almost finished interviewing candidates to be their new pitching coach when a surprising new option became available.  As the Nationals parted ways with Dusty Baker …