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Arizona Diamondbacks
Lineup
C - Koyie Hill
1B - ?
2B - Alex Cintron
3B - Chad Tracy
SS - Jerry Gil
LF - Luis Gonzalez
CF - Luis Terrero
RF - Scott Hairston
Pitching staff
1 - Randy Johnson
2 - Brandon Webb
3 - Mike Gosling
4 - Casey Fossum
5 - Casey Daigle
Closer - Greg Aquino

FREE AGENTS: INF Carlos Baerga, OF Danny Bautista, 1B Greg Colbrunn, RP Jeff Fassero, RP Mike Fetters, RP Matt Mantei, OF Quinton McCracken, SP Shane Reynolds, RP Scott Service, 1B Richie Sexson, RP Steve Sparks

ARRIVALS: None

DEPARTURES: None

NEWS AND NOTES:
Former D-Backs owner Jerry Colangelo has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He's expected to make a full recovery ... Phil Rogers reports that the Yankees may have decided it makes more sense to pursue a trade for SP Randy Johnson in July rather than over the off-season. The Cards, however, remain interested in trading for Johnson now ... The Arizona Republic reports that the Snakes will likely move Scott Hairston to right field for spring training and beyond ... The Denver Post reports that the D-backs are pursuing a trade for Rockies P Shawn Chacon ... The N.Y. Post reports that Arizona is seriously interested in signing SP Russ Ortiz ... 3B Troy Glaus also remains of interest.

Mid-Week Update: The East Valley Tribune reports that the D-Backs have made a four-year offer to 3B Troy Glaus.

Atlanta Braves
Lineup
C - Johnny Estrada
1B - Adam LaRoche
2B - Marcus Giles
3B - Chipper Jones
SS - Rafael Furcal
LF - Charles Thomas
CF - Andruw Jones
RF - ?
Pitching staff
1 - Mike Hampton
2 - John Thomson
3 - Horacio Ramirez
4 - ?
5 - ?
Closer - John Smoltz

FREE AGENTS: RP Antonio Alfonseca, SP Paul Byrd, OF J.D. Drew, 1B Julio Franco, SP Russ Ortiz

ARRIVALS: None

DEPARTURES: SP Jaret Wright (Yankees, three years, $21 million)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The San Fran Chronicle reports that the Braves and A's may be discussing a trade that would send 2B Marcus Giles to Oakland for Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder or Barry Zito ... The N.Y. Post reports that the D-backs and Reds are among the teams interested in signing SP Russ Ortiz ... The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Braves may be pursuing a trade for Cubs RP Kyle Farnsworth ... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Braves have made an offer to SP Paul Byrd ... The Seattle Times reports that the M's have made SP Jaret Wright an offer in the vicinity of three years, $15 million.

Mid-Week Update: The Braves have completed a trade that sends Marcus Giles and Jose Capellan to Oakland for Tim Hudson.

Chicago Cubs
Lineup
C - Michael Barrett
1B - Derrek Lee
2B - ?
3B - Aramis Ramirez
SS - Nomar Garciaparra
LF - ?
CF - Corey Patterson
RF - Sammy Sosa
Pitching staff
1 - Mark Prior
2 - Kerry Wood
3 - Greg Maddux
4 - Carlos Zambrano
5 - ?
Closer - LaTroy Hawkins

FREE AGENTS: C Paul Bako, SP Matt Clement, RP Ryan Dempster (team option), OF Tom Goodwin, OF Ben Grieve, 2B Mark Grudzielanek, OF Todd Hollandsworth, INF Ramon Martinez, RP Kent Mercker, 2B Todd Walker

ARRIVALS: C Henry Blanco (two years, $2.7 million), SS Nomar Garciaparra (one year, $8 million), SS Neifi Perez (one-year deal), P Glendon Rusch (two-year deal)

DEPARTURES: OF Moises Alou (option declined)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Cubs believe they'll soon re-sign SS Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Todd Walker ... According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs may have interest in signing CL Robb Nen. Meanwhile, the Sun-Times reports that the team is still pursuing a trade for Brewers CL Dan Kolb ... The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians have made a three-year offer to SP Matt Clement ... According to Newsday, the recent steroid-related revelations have caused the Mets to back off a possible trade for OF Sammy Sosa.

Mid-Week Update: The Cubs have signed SS Nomar Garciaparra to a one-year deal worth $8 million and C Henry Blanco to a two-year deal worth $2.7 million.

Cincinnati Reds
Lineup
C - Jason LaRue
1B - Sean Casey
2B - D'Angelo Jimenez
3B - Ryan Freel
SS - Felipe Lopez
LF - Adam Dunn
CF - Wily Mo Pena
RF - Austin Kearns
Pitching staff
1 - Josh Hancock
2 - Brandon Claussen
3 - Luke Hudson
4 - Aaron Harang
5 - Jose Acevedo
Closer - Danny Graves

FREE AGENTS: OF Darren Bragg, P Todd Van Poppel, RP Gabe White (mutual option)

ARRIVALS: C Javier Valentin (re-signed, one year, $450,000), SP Paul Wilson (two years, $8.2 million)

DEPARTURES: INF Juan Castro (Twins, two years, $2.05 million), SS Barry Larkin, RP Gabe White (option declined)

NEWS AND NOTES:
According to the N.Y. Post, the Reds are among the teams with serious interest in SP Russ Ortiz ... The Cincy Enquirer reports that, contrary to rumors, the Reds have not contacted the agent for RP Scott Williamson ... The Royals are rumored to have interest in trading for OF Austin Kearns. Speaking of Kearns, his winter transition to third base continues to progress well ... According to the Cincy Enquirer, the Reds have not yet decided whether they'll tender contracts to RP John Riedling and 2B D'Angelo Jimenez.

Mid-Week Update: The Reds have declined to offer arbitration to SS Barry Larkin, OF Darren Bragg, P Todd Van Poppel and RP Gabe White.

Colorado Rockies
Lineup
C - J.D. Closser
1B - Todd Helton
2B - Aaron Miles
3B - Garrett Atkins
SS - Clint Barmes
LF - Matt Holliday
CF - Preston Wilson
RF - ?
Pitching staff
1 - Jason Jennings
2 - Joe Kennedy
3 - Jeff Francis
4 - Denny Neagle
5 - Shawn Chacon
Closer - ?

FREE AGENTS: OF Jeromy Burnitz, 3B Vinny Castilla (mutual option), SS Royce Clayton, SP Shawn Estes, C Todd Greene, RP Steve Reed, OF Mark Sweeney, SP Jamey Wright

ARRIVALS: None

DEPARTURES: 3B Vinny Castilla (Expos, two years, $6.2 million), SP Denny Neagle (contract terminated)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The Denver Post reports that Rockies C Charles Johnson will likely not approve a trade to the D-Rays. However, the Pirates are now pursuing Johnson ... Pursuant to SP Denny Neagle's arrest on charges of soliciting a prostitute, the Rockies are expected to release him and seek relief from the $19 million he has left on his contract. This according to the Denver Post ... The Denver Post also reports that the D-backs may be pursuing a trade for P Shawn Chacon ... According to the Rocky Mountain News, it may May before P Aaron Cook (rib surgery) is ready to pitch again ... The AP reports that the Rox are closing in on a one-year deal with SS Tim Olsen, formerly of the D-backs ... The Denver Post reports that the team's efforts to sign David Dellucci have come to grief, and they're focusing on signing John Mabry.

Mid-Week Update: The Rockies have terminated the final year of SP Denny Neagle's contract pursuant to his arrest for soliciting a prostitute ... P Tim Bausher has been claimed off waivers by the Red Sox.

Florida Marlins
Lineup
C - ?
1B - Jeff Conine
2B - Luis Castillo
3B - Mike Lowell
SS - Alex Gonzalez
LF - Juan Encarnacion
CF - Juan Pierre
RF - Miguel Cabrera
Pitching staff
1 - Josh Beckett
2 - A.J. Burnett
3 - Dontrelle Willis
4 - ?
5 - ?
Closer - Guillermo Mota

FREE AGENTS: 1B Wil Cordero, RP Chad Fox, INF Lenny Harris, RP Josias Manzanillo, INF Mike Mordecai, SP Carl Pavano, SP Ismael Valdez, RP David Weathers

ARRIVALS: INF/OF Damion Easley (one year, $750,000), 3B Mike Lowell (contract extended)

DEPARTURES: CL Armando Benitez (Giants, three years, $21 million), C Mike Redmond (Twins, two years, $2 million), RP Rudy Seanez (Padres, one year, $550,000)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that 1B/OF Jeff Conine has undergone shoulder surgery for a second time this off-season. This time, he injured himself playing paddleball. It's possible that the injury, since it's not baseball-related, could affect the balance of his contract ... The Sun-Sentinel also reports that the Fish have signed INF Lenny Harris to a minor league deal ... Now that Armando Benitez has signed with the Giants, the Sun-Sentinel reports that Guillermo Mota will work as the team's closer next season ... The Miami Herald reports that the Marlins may be close to signing SP Al Leiter to a one-year deal worth at least $6 million ... The Sun-Sentinel reports that the Fish may soon make an offer to INF Geoff Blum.

Mid-Week Update: The Marlins, according to the Miami Herald, have all but finalized deals with SP Al Leiter and RP Antonio Alfonseca.

Houston Astros
Lineup
C - Brad Ausmus
1B - Jeff Bagwell
2B - ?
3B - Morgan Ensberg
SS - Adam Everett
LF - Craig Biggio
CF - ?
RF - Lance Berkman
Pitching staff
1 - Roy Oswalt
2 - Andy Pettitte
3 - Wade Miller
4 - Brandon Backe
5 - ?
Closer - Brad Lidge
FREE AGENTS: OF Carlos Beltran, SP Roger Clemens, RP Dan Miceli, RP Darren Oliver, RP Russ Springer

ARRIVALS: OF Craig Biggio (option exercised), OF Orlando Palmeiro (re-signed, one year, $800,000), P Russ Springer (minor league deal), INF Jose Vizcaino (re-signed, one year, $1.25 million)

DEPARTURES: 2B Jeff Kent (option declined)

NEWS AND NOTES:
Houston Chronicle columnist Richard Justice believes the Astros will make CF Carlos Beltran a six- or seven-year offer that will pay him around $13.5 million per ... The Houston Chronicle reports that SP Andy Pettitte (elbow) has been given medical clearance to begin throwing ... The Astros have signed OF Barry Wesson, P Travis Driskill, C Chris Tremie and 3B Mike Coolbaugh to minor league deals ... The ‘Stros have re-signed INF Jose Vizcaino to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million.

Mid-Week Update: The Astros have re-signed OF Orlando Palmeiro to a one-year deal worth $800,000, and they've also inked P Russ Springer to a minor league deal.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Lineup
C - Dave Ross
1B - Hee Seop Choi
2B - Alex Cora
3B - ?
SS - Cesar Izturis
LF - Jayson Werth
CF - Milton Bradley
RF - Shawn Green
Pitching staff
1 - Jeff Weaver
2 - Brad Penny
3 - Kaz Ishii
4 - Edwin Jackson
5 - ?
Closer - Eric Gagne

FREE AGENTS: P Wilson Alvarez, 3B Adrian Beltre, OF Steve Finley, INF Jose Hernandez, C Todd Hundley, SP Jose Lima, C Brent Mayne, SP Hideo Nomo, SP Odalis Perez, RP Paul Shuey

ARRIVALS: P Elmer Dessens (re-signed, one year), OF Ricky Ledee (two years, $2.5 million)

DEPARTURES: INF Robin Ventura (retired)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The L.A. Daily News reports that the Dodgers are close to signing OF Ricky Ledee as a reserve ... The L.A. Times reports that Milton Bradley has agreed to remain in right field should the Dodgers sign or trade for a center fielder ... The N.Y. Daily News reports that if the Mets' fail to sign SP Pedro Martinez, then they may turn their attentions toward SP Odalis Perez ... The Dodgers have signed C Mike Rose to a minor league deal.

Mid-Week Update: The Dodgers have re-signed P Elmer Dessens to a one-year deal ... L.A. has also signed OF Ricky Ledee to a two-year pact worth $2.5 million.

Milwaukee Brewers
Lineup
C - Damian Miller
1B - Lyle Overbay
2B - Keith Ginter
3B - Russell Branyan
SS - ?
LF - Geoff Jenkins
CF - Scott Podsednik
RF - Brady Clark
Pitching staff
1 - Ben Sheets
2 - Jorge De La Rosa
3 - Ben Hendrickson
4 - Doug Davis
5 - Gary Glover

FREE AGENTS: SS Craig Counsell

ARRIVALS: C Pat Borders (minor league contract), C Damian Miller (three years, $8.75 million), C Chad Moeller (one year, $700,000)

DEPARTURES: C Gary Bennett (Nationals, one year)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Cubs still have interest in trading for CL Dan Kolb ... The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that GM Doug Melvin may be inclined to pick his starting third baseman from a group that includes in-house candidates like Wes Helms, Russ Branyan and Keith Ginter ... The AP reports that the Brewers have signed C Chad Moeller to a one-year, $700,000 deal ... According to the Journal-Sentinel, SP Ben Sheets is recovering well from off-season back surgery, and he should be able to begin throwing by January ... The Brewers have signed P Rigo Beltran to a minor league contract.

Mid-Week Update: The Brewers have declined to offer arbitration to SS Craig Counsell, which means he won't be back next season.

New York Mets
Lineup
C - Mike Piazza
1B - ?
2B - Kaz Matsui
3B - David Wright
SS - Jose Reyes
LF - Cliff Floyd
CF - Mike Cameron
RF - ?
Pitching staff
1 - Tom Glavine
2 - Al Leiter
3 - Victor Zambrano
4 - Steve Trachsel
5 - ?
Closer - Braden Looper

FREE AGENTS: RP Ricky Bottalico, RP Mike DeJean, RP John Franco, SP Al Leiter (mutual option), 1B Mo Vaughn, INF Todd Zeile

ARRIVALS: SP Kris Benson (three years, $22.5 million), RP Felix Heredia (acquired from Yankees)

DEPARTURES: OF Richard Hidalgo (option declined), RP Mike Stanton (traded to Yankees)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The Miami Herald reports that the Marlins are close to signing SP Al Leiter to a one-year deal ... The N.Y. Post reports that the Mets have serious interest in signing 1B Carlos Delgado ... The Chicago Tribune reports that the ongoing steroid scandal may dissuade the Mets from trading for Cubs OF Sammy Sosa ... The N.Y. Daily News reports that the Mets hope to re-sign OF Richard Hidalgo and RP Mike DeJean. RP Ricky Bottalico, meanwhile, probably won't be back ... According to Newsday, the Mets are interested in signing OF Moises Alou ... SP Yusmeiro Petit, the Mets' top pitching prospect, has a 1.96 ERA in eight Venezuelan League starts this winter ... Newsday reports that Mike Piazza will be used strictly as a catcher in 2005 ... The Mets have acquired RP Felix Heredia from the Yankees for RP Mike Stanton ... The Boston Globe reports that the Mets may be willing to offer SP Pedro Martinez a guaranteed fourth year, which would trump the Red Sox's latest offer to him.

Mid-Week Update: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Mets have put out "feelers," but as of yet no offers, to 1B Richie Sexson and 1B Carlos Delgado.

Philadelphia Phillies
Lineup
C - Mike Lieberthal
1B - Jim Thome
2B - Chase Utley
3B - David Bell
SS - Jimmy Rollins
LF - Pat Burrell
CF - Kenny Lofton
RF - Bobby Abreu
Pitching staff
1 - Vicente Padilla
2 - Brett Myers
3 - Gavin Floyd
4 - Randy Wolf
5 - ?
Closer - Billy Wagner

FREE AGENTS: OF Doug Glanville, RP Roberto Hernandez, RP Todd Jones, SP Kevin Millwood, SP Eric Milton, INF Placido Polanco

ARRIVALS: RP Rheal Cormier (two years, $5.25 million), SP Corey Lidle (two years, $6.3 million), CF Kenny Lofton (acquired from Yankees), C Todd Pratt (re-signed, one year, $750,000), CL Billy Wagner (option exercised)

DEPARTURES: RP Felix Rodriguez (traded to Yankees)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The Phillies have acquired CF Kenny Lofton from the Yankees for RP Felix Rodriguez ... Newsday reports that the Yankees are very close to signing SP Eric Milton ... The N.Y. Post reports that the Phillies have a strong shot at signing SP David Wells; however, Wells' agent tells the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he expects his client to sign with the Padres ... The Phillies have signed C Todd Pratt to a one-year deal worth $750,000.

Mid-Week Update: The Phillies have re-signed RP Rheal Cormier to a two-year, $5.25-million deal.

Pittsburgh Pirates
Lineup
C - ?
1B - Craig Wilson
2B - Jose Castillo
3B - Ty Wigginton
SS - Jack Wilson
LF - Jason Bay
CF - Tike Redman
RF - Rob Mackowiak
Pitching staff
1 - Kip Wells
2 - Oliver Perez
3 - Josh Fogg
4 - Mark Redman
5 - Ryan Vogelsong
Closer - Jose Mesa

FREE AGENTS: None

ARRIVALS: CL Jose Mesa (re-signed, one year, $2.5 million), SP Mark Redman (acquired from A's), RP Arthur Rhodes (acquired from A's), OF Antonio Sucre (acquired from Nationals)

DEPARTURES: RP Brian Boehringer (option declined), OF J.J. Davis (traded to Nationals), C Jason Kendall (traded to A's)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The Denver Post reports that the Pirates and Rockies are engaged in serious trade talks regarding C Charles Johnson ... The Beaver County Times reports that the Pirates may be interested in signing OF Jeromy Burnitz or in trading for Orioles OF Jay Gibbons ... The Bucs have signed INF Jorge Velandia, OF Jon Nunnally and RP Brian Reith to minor league contracts.

Mid-Week Update: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pirates may be talking to the Indians about a deal that would send RP Arthur Rhodes to Cleveland for OF Matt Lawton.

St. Louis Cardinals
Lineup
C - ?
1B - Albert Pujols
2B - ?
3B - Scott Rolen
SS - ?
LF - Reggie Sanders
CF - Jim Edmonds
RF - Larry Walker
Pitching staff
1 - Jason Marquis
2 - Chris Carpenter
3 - Dan Haren
4 - ?
5 - ?
Closer - Jason Isringhausen

FREE AGENTS: RP Steve Kline, OF Ray Lankford, C Mike Matheny, SS Edgar Renteria

ARRIVALS: SP Chris Carpenter (option exercised), RP Cal Eldred (re-signed, one year), OF John Mabry (re-signed, one year), SP Matt Morris (re-signed, one year)

DEPARTURES: P Jason Simontacchi (released), SP Woody Williams (option declined), 2B Tony Womack (Yankees, two years, $4 million)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The St. Petersburg Times reports that the Cards have hired former Royals and D-Rays MGR Hal McRae as their new hitting coach ... The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals have improved their offer to SS Edgar Renteria, which is for four years and will pay him more than $8 million per ... The P-D also reports that the Cards remain interested in trading for SP Randy Johnson or SP Tim Hudson ... Also according to the P-D, the Cards may have interest in signing 2B Placido Polanco.

Mid-Week Update: The Cards have re-signed SP Matt Morris, OF John Mabry and RP Cal Eldred to a one-year deals ... 2B Tony Womack has signed with the Yankees.

San Diego Padres
Lineup
C - Ramon Hernandez
1B - Phil Nevin
2B - Mark Loretta
3B - Sean Burroughs
SS - Khalil Greene
LF - Ryan Klesko
CF - Jay Payton
RF - Brian Giles
Pitching staff
1 - Jake Peavy
2 - Brian Lawrence
3 - Adam Eaton
4 - Darrell May
5 - ?
Closer - Trevor Hoffman

FREE AGENTS: SP Andy Ashby, INF Rich Aurilia, 1B Robert Fick, SS Alex Gonzalez, 1B Dave Hansen, RP Antonio Osuna, SP David Wells

ARRIVALS: RP Ryan Bukvich (acquired from Royals), SP Darrell May (acquired from Royals), P Dennys Reyes (one year, $550,000), RP Rudy Seanez (one year, $550,000), RP Randy Williams (acquired from Mariners)

DEPARTURES: OF Terrence Long (traded to Royals), P Dennis Tankersley (traded to Royals)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The agent for SP David Wells tells the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he expects his client to re-sign with the Padres ... Should the Pads fail to re-sign Wells, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Jose Lima, Paul Byrd and Woody Williams will be of interest.

Mid-Week Update: The Padres have offered salary arbitration to SP David Wells, which means they'll have until January 8 to sign him. Unless, of course, someone else signs him first.

San Francisco Giants
Lineup
C - A.J. Pierzynski
1B - J.T. Snow
2B - Ray Durham
3B - Edgardo Alfonzo
SS - Omar Vizquel
LF - Barry Bonds
CF - Marquis Grissom
RF - Michael Tucker
Pitching staff
1 - Jason Schmidt
2 - Kirk Rueter
3 - Jerome Williams
4 - Brett Tomko
5 - ?
Closer - Armando Benitez

FREE AGENTS: RP Dave Burba, RP Dustin Hermanson, RP Robb Nen

ARRIVALS: CL Armando Benitez (three years, $21 million), SS Deivi Cruz (re-signed: one year, $800,000), CF Marquis Grissom (option exercised), 1B J.T. Snow (option exercised), SP Brett Tomko (option exercised), SS Omar Vizquel (three years, $12.25 million)

DEPARTURES: RP Jason Christiansen (option declined), OF Ricky Ledee (Dodgers, two years, $2.5 million)

NEWS AND NOTES:
Phil Rogers reports that the Cubs may be interested in signing CL Robb Nen.

Mid-Week Update: OF Ricky Ledee has signed a two-year, $2.5-million contract with the Dodgers.

Washington Nationals
Lineup
C - Brian Schneider
1B - Brad Wilkerson
2B - Jose Vidro
3B - Vinny Castilla
SS - Cristian Guzman
LF - Terrmel Sledge
CF - Endy Chavez
RF - Jose Guillen
Pitching staff
1 - Livan Hernandez
2 - Tomo Ohka
3 - Zach Day
4 - John Patterson
5 - Tony Armas
Closer - Chad Cordero

FREE AGENTS: 3B Tony Batista, C Einar Diaz

ARRIVALS: C Gary Bennett (one year), 3B Vinny Castilla (two years, $6.3 million), OF J.J. Davis (acquired from Pirates), OF Jose Guillen (acquired from Angels) SS Cristian Guzman (four years, $16.8 million)

DEPARTURES: P Rocky Biddle (released), SS Maicer Izturis (traded to Angels), OF Juan Rivera (traded to Angels), OF Antonio Sucre (traded to Pirates)

NEWS AND NOTES:
The Washington Times reports that the Nats are believed to have made offers to SP Jaret Wright and SP Odalis Perez ... The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have talked to the Nationals about a trade for C Brian Schneider ... The Nats payroll for 2005 may reach $50 million.

Mid-Week Update: It appears that 2B Jose Vidro (knee) will be ready by the start of spring training.

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