Here's all that's worth knowing around MLB for Wednesday, Jan. 20 ...
SIGNINGS & AGREEMENTS
Mets: Reportedly agreed to terms with SP Antonio Bastardo on a two-year, $12 million deal.
Padres: Reportedly agreed to sign veteran RP Fernando Rodney.
Red Sox: Avoided arbitration with RP Junichi Tazawa by signing him to a one-year, $3.375 million contract.
Tigers: Officially introduced OF Justin Upton on Wednesday.
RUMORS & SPECULATION
Yoenis Cespedes: While the White Sox, Mets, and Nationals are thought to be the leading contenders to sign the free agent outfielder, maybe the Yankees are entering the fray? Per MLB.com's Paul Hagen, here's what Yanks principal owner Hal Steinbrenner had to say on the subject of Cespedes' availability: "We're always looking to improve the club. I'm comfortable with where the payroll is now, but we're always looking to improve. You never know with us. We can surprise people."
Speaking of the Nationals, Fox's Ken Rosenthal writes that the Nats were in on Justin Upton and are now serious in their pursuit of Cespedes.
Yovani Gallardo: Jon Heyman tweets that the Orioles and Astros are among the teams interested in the free agent right-hander.
Marlins: May have interest in free agent SPs Doug Fister and Alfredo Simon. (Jon Heyman via Twitter)
Rays: May have some interest in free agent RP Ryan Webb. (Marc Topkin via Twitter)
MISCELLANY
Rockies: Designated OF Kyle Parker for assignment.
