Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has the latest on where the Rockies may be leaning with their free agents as far as arbitration is concerned. Full Story »

Check out out evening edition of HotStove.com Blog Watch with tonight’s focus on the Rangers, Orioles, Phillies, Yankees, Blue Jays, Giants, Pirates and much, much more. Full Story »

The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead in North Dakota reports that free agent catcher Chris Coste has signed a one-year deal with the Mets. Full Story »

Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pirates have released catcher Robinzon Diaz, and outrighted pitchers Jeff Karstens and Justin Thomas to Triple-A.

All three players had been designated for assignment a week and a half ago, in order to clear space on the team’s 30-man roster. Diaz immediately becomes a free agent, while Karstens and Thomas were both invited to spring training.

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Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that contrary to recent reports, the Red Sox are still interested in re-signing free agent outfielder Jason Bay. Full Story »

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals have signed catcher Jason LaRue to a one-year deal, and infielder Ruben Gotay to a minor league contract. Full Story »

Following initial reports earlier today saying his signing was imminent, the Mets have signed infielder Alex Cora to a one-year deal worth $2 million. Full Story »

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports report that the Mets are currently speaking with journeyman free agent catcher Henry Blanco. Full Story »

MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon spoke with Reds GM Walt Jocketty this morning, and gleaned some interesting information about what to expect in Cincinnati this offseason. Full Story »

This edition of the Blog Watch features some A’s offseason possibilities, Marlins arbitration candidates, a Tigers/M’s trade that was declined, and more. Full Story »