J.D. Martinez confident Red Sox will be cleared in investigation, as ‘there was nothing going on here’  —  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez believes Major League Baseball's investigation into the 2018 World Series champions will not reveal sign stealing.

Can the Indians Get Another Big Season Out of Carlos Santana?  —  It's Carlos Santana.  By about a mile.  —  Sure, Shane Bieber (5.6) and Mike Clevinger (4.5) each had a higher WAR, while Francisco Lindor tied with Santana in that department (4.4).  —  Still, nobody did more for the Indians' offense than their first baseman.

Asked about Arenado, Mozeliak offers no specifics but closes no doors  —  The chance to add an All-Star middle-order hitter who is also one of the finest fielders ever to play his position is tantalizing enough for the Cardinals to remain in discussions with Colorado as much as possible.

Rangers Sign Juan Nicasio To Minor League Contract  —  The Rangers have signed Juan Nicasio to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale (via Twitter).  —  Nicasio has enjoyed impressive longevity as a right-handed reliever, hanging in the majors for most of the last nine seasons.

Cubs' Players, Personnel on the State of the Team  —  The Cubs are one of two teams without a guaranteed signing this offseason, and there's a good chance their caution continues.  By all accounts, the Cubs will have a chance at returning to National League prominence in 2020 …

Blue Jays Sign Joe Panik To Minor League Deal  —  The Blue Jays have signed infielder Joe Panik to a minor league contract, reports Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun.  The deal includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training.  Per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet, Panik will earn $2.85MM if he cracks the big league roster.

Cubs fans voice frustration, boo Tom Ricketts at Cubs Convention  —  The Cubs hold a convention every year before Spring Training.  Typically it's a fun affair with fans interacting with players, while convention halls brim with excitement for the upcoming season.

Mets' managerial search: Dusty Baker is under consideration  —  As the Mets conduct their second managerial search this offseason, one veteran skipper's potential candidacy has gained steam since the last time.  —  An industry source told The Post on Friday that Dusty Baker …

Cubs Acquire Casey Sadler  —  The Cubs have acquired right-hander Casey Sadler from the Dodgers, per team announcements.  Minor league infielder Clayton Daniel is headed back to L.A. Sadler lost his spot on the Dodgers' 40-man when the club signed Alex Wood.  The Cubs' 40-man roster now sits at 39.

Jack McDowell says Tony La Russa had sign-stealing system with White Sox in '80s  —  Former Cy Young Award winner Jack McDowell on Friday accused Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa of having a camera-aided sign-stealing system installed when he was with the Chicago White Sox in the late 1980s.

Sources: LA Galaxy Sign Mexican Star Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez  —  MLS has long wanted to land Javier Hernandez, and that day has come, with the Galaxy finding their heir to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.  —  The LA Galaxy no longer have a marquee-name void in their attack, and MLS is no longer chasing its white whale of a signing.

Cincinnati Reds expect to make more moves before the start of spring training  —  If the start of the 3,500-mile, three-day caravan was any indication, the Cincinnati Reds aren't worried about increased expectations for the 2020 season.  —  The Reds know there will be more pressure to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013.