New Angels star Josh Hamilton seems happy and at peace after leaving the place where he had thrived for a greater (financial) guarantee. ...more

Texas is looking to make upgrades after losing Josh Hamilton and a few other players. ...more

Seattle badly needs offense and may offer a five- or six-year deal for Hamilton. ...more

Tampa is cognizant the value of front-line starters is going crazy. ...more

Washington see Shields as a less costly alternative to Zack Greinke. Tha Rays like some of the Nats' position players. ...more

Los Angeles was assumed to be set at catcher with A.J. Ellis, but with A.J. Pierzynski's market a mystery, some are wondering whether that's a possibility. ...more

Kansas City has added Ervin Santana and Jeremy Guthrie already, but seeks a starting pitcher to fit in above those two veteran pitchers. ...more

The Rays will be fielding calls on their starters at the GM meetings this week, and while Shields remains the most logical trade candidate, he isn't their most popular trade candidate. ...more

The Tampa Bay Rays, who are known for making as good of use of their money, as just about anyone, are said to be planning to make the $13.3-million qualifying offer to free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton while also picking up the $10.25-million option on pitcher James Shields and catcher Jose Molina. ...more