Marlins Interested In Victor Victor Mesa & Victor Mesa, Jr.

Víctor Víctor Mesa would be only days away from receiving his free agency and the Marlins have everything ready to see up close the Cuban prospect who has aroused much interest and is at the top of the Baseball America and MLB.com rankings.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Jay Bruce Seeking Five-Year/$80-90M Deal

Jerry Crasnick Twitter

Cardinals Release Jonathan Broxton, Promote John Gant; Jedd Gyorko Back - For A While; Lineup Shuffles

The makeover of the Cardinals’ roster continued Wednesday evening when struggling veteran reliever Jonathan Broxton was released and righthander John Gant, who was likely to make the club until he suffered a groin injury near the end of spring training, was brought up to offer help in long relief.

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Denard Span To Work Out For Teams After New Year

Jerry Crasnick Twitter

Tijuana Signs Dainer Moreira

Antonio Puesan Twitter

Giants Not In On James Shields

Jon Heyman Twitter

Cole Hamels Still On Padres' Radar

Fresh off a trio of bold impact moves to rework their entire outfield and the middle of their lineup, the aggressive Padres are still said to be alive for another potential blockbuster, this one involving Philly's ace left-hander Cole Hamels -- although, others teams also are in the mix, and ultimately it isn't known exactly how likely San Diego is to land Hamels, a hometown hero from San Diego.

CBS Sports

Cuban Relations: Major League Reacts

It remains to be seen how Wednesday’s announcement by President Obama on improving relations with Cuba will affect Major League Baseball teams scouting of players in that country.

KMOX

With Andrew Miller Off Board, Market For Other Setup Men Heating Up

Now that Andrew Miller is off the board, a number of other setup men could sign quickly.

Fox Sports

John Mozeliak "Exploring All Avenues" For Shortstop

The Cardinals haven't yet pulled the trigger on a big offseason player move, but general manager John Mozeliak has been busy talking with other clubs. It's no secret the Cardinals are looking for a new shortstop.

KMOV

Mitch MacDonald Awaits Cardinals Call

After a record-setting season a year ago with the Regina Red Sox, Mitch MacDonald came close to joining the Cardinals organization.

Not the Yorkton Cardinals, a divisional foe in the Western Major Baseball League, but the St. Louis Cardinals.

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