INDIANAPOLIS -- In the midst of yet another strategy session to unearth a capable starter, one Mets official suddenly began talking about Derek Lowe. Full Article at New York Post

INDIANAPOLIS -- Having been provided permission to attempt to trade reliever Rafael Soriano as soon as possible, Braves general manager Frank Wren has once again committed his focus away from his reconstructed bullpen that seemingly won't include... Full Article at MLB.com

INDIANAPOLIS -- As pitching-hungry teams attempt to determine how much it would cost to add John Lackey to their starting rotation, the Braves find themselves willing to deal a starting pitcher with similar credentials that would seemingly serve as... Full Article at MLB.com

4 months ago: Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano launches a grand slam off Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Sampson during the 13th inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2009, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Full Article at FakeTeams

Braves | Lowe becoming more attractive Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe is becoming more attractive to team's active in the trade market, especially based on the high asking price of free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels). Full Article at KFFL

Indianapolis – Welcome to chilly Indy, where baseball’s hot stove will be stoked plenty this week at the annual swap meet known as the Winter Meetings, and the Braves will move forward in their plans to trade a starting pitcher –- almost certainly... Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Blogs

Here's a quick look at what the National League teams could be trying to do this week in Indianapolis. Arizona - The Diamondbacks should have some money to spend, and they need a starter, a setup man, a first baseman and a closer. Full Article at MSNBC Sports

Here's a team-by-team look around the majors, with the winter meetings set to begin Monday: Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi have their fingers on the pulse of the MLB offseason news. Get all the latest notes from around the league. Full Article at FOX Sports

I'm just want the Cubs to trade Bradley. I really don't care who we get for him. Full Article at Sports Blogs

It must be a mystery to Giants fans how Barry Zito never endured a losing season in seven years across the bay. And it might startle them that the left-hander's durability and consistency makes him The Bee's A's Player of the Decade. Why? Full Article at Sacramento Bee

This would certainly spell disaster for Frank Wren if Soriano accepts. Look for Wren to seriously try and unload one of Lowe/Vazquez/Kawakami during the winter meetings if this happens. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Below is my view of the offseason moves we have made and the overview of what we can expect this offseason. Some things many will obviously already be aware of, but I wrote it for the general public not only the most knowledgable baseball fans. Full Article at Sports Blogs

David DeJesus would be a nice pick up by the Giants but I wouldn't want to give up too much for him Yanks could be looking for a LF if Damon and Boras insist on being crazy. I could see the Jays looking at DeJesus as a leadoff hitter. Full Article at Sports Blogs

I was chatting with a high-ranking official from a major-league club yesterday, and he reiterated the conventional wisdom already out there: No one expects the free agency market's big three - Jason Bay, Matt holliday and John Lackey - to sign any time... Full Article at Newsday

C | Koby Clemens | Houston Astros | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Houston Astros plan to use minor league C Koby Clemens as a multi-positional player next season. Full Article at KFFL

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe says Derek Lowe wants to stay in Atlanta, and doesn’t want to be traded. Full Article at Metsblog.com

Derek Lowe acknowledges he was “horrible’’ the last two months of the season and that the Braves have a plethora of starting pitching, but does that mean he is going to be traded after one season in Atlanta? Full Article at Boston Globe

The World Series may still be fresh in your mind, but MLB GMs are already focusing on next season. Thankfully, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi have all the latest gossip and buzz. Note: All times listed are ET. Full Article at FOX Sports

Those who evaluate baseball players, those who acquire baseball players, those who negotiate for baseball players and those who write about baseball players don't always agree. But I think there is consensus about this. Full Article at FOX Sports