Report: Rockies talking with free agent SP Ryan Vogelsong
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10:48 am ET) The Rockies have talked with free-agent starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, a source told FOX Sports reporter Jon Morosi. The Rockies are looking to add a right-handed pitcher to the rotation.

The 37-year-old Vogelsong has spent the last four seasons with the Giants. He is 2-3 with a 7.92 ERA in nine career appearances (five starts) at Coors Field. He went 0-2 with an 18.47 ERA in two starts at Colorado in 2014.

Adam Dunn retiring after 14 seasons in the majors
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10:41 am ET) Veteran slugger Adam Dunn will carry through with his plans to retire, agent Brian Peters confirmed to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. Dunn announced in late August his plans to retire following the 2014 season.

The 35-year-old Dunn calls it a career after 14 seasons in the majors. He hit .237, but he finishes with a .364 on-base percentage, .490 slugging percentage and .854 OPS. He also totaled 462 home runs in 2,001 career games.

Dunn played for the White Sox and Athletics in 2014. He played most of his career with the Reds, but he also played for the Nationals and Diamondbacks.

Report: D-Backs, Blue Jays don’t get far in Navarro trade talks
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10:20 am ET) The Diamondbacks inquired about Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro, but talks didn’t progress much beyond that, sources told FOX Sports. Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart indicated in December that Navarro could be an option for Arizona after dealing catcher Miguel Montero to the Cubs.

Navarro has been seeking a trade from Toronto since the Blue Jays signed catcher Russell Martin to a five-year deal in November.

Endy Chavez returning to the Mariners is an option
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10:12 am ET) The Mariners re-signing outfielder Endy Chavez is an option, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

Chavez has spent the last two seasons with the Mariners, batting .271 with a .303 on-base percentage in 177 games. Chavez will turn 37 years old on Feb. 7.

Report: Zobrist, Desmond were part of failed Mets-Rays-Nationals trade
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9:41 am ET) A three-team trade involving the Mets, Nationals and Rays, which included players Ian Desmond and Ben Zobrist, had been discussed recently, but fell through after the Mets balked at the Rays asking price, sources told FOX Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal. 

The talks unfolded with the Nationals trading Desmond to the Rays for Zobrist and Yunel Escobar, who were eventually traded to the Athletics on Saturday. The Rays would have then dealt Desmond to the Mets, who are looking for an upgrade at shortstop.

Unfortunately, the Mets chose not to pursue the deal after the Rays requested two top prospects from a list of three, which New York considered too much for Desmond, who will be a free agent after the 2015 season. The Rays’ list included Mets top pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard. It is not known who the other two targets were.

The Mets were also engaged with the Rays in a trade for Zobrist, but once again the Rays wanted two top prospects and the Mets did not want to make that deal. Zobrist will also be a free agent after the 2015 season.

Report: Dan Haren plans to report to spring training with Marlins
by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12:00 am ET) Marlins pitcher Dan Haren, who had expressed a strong preference to remain with a West Coast team, has decided to report to spring training with the club, reports Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. The Marlins acquired Haren from the Dodgers last month.

Following the trade, Haren mentioned the possibility of retiring if he could not stay on the West Coast, and the Marlins explored potential trade scenarios. Now it appears Haren will join Miami’s rotation after going 13-11 with a 4.02 ERA last season.

A.J. Burnett says he’ll retire after 2015 season
by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/11/2015) Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett, 38, said the 2015 season will be his last, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Burnett is coming off a disastrous season with the Phillies in which he led the majors in losses (18), walks (98) and earned runs (109).

Per the paper, he’s hoping to recapture the form he showed in Pittsburgh when he revitalized his career in 2012-13. In 2013, Burnett led NL starting pitchers in strikeout and groundball rates.

Former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard hopes to make comeback
by Sean d’Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(1/11/2015) After not playing in 2014 because of performance issues, former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard believes he’s solved the issues which caused his career to decline, reports The Boston Globe.

“I feel now as good as I’ve felt since before 2012, maybe before 2011,” Bard said. “I’m throwing as well as I have since then. I haven’t seen a radar gun, so I don’t know if I’m back to what I was, but just the way it’s coming out of my hand, I’m really encouraged by what I feel.”

Bard was a productive pitcher during the first three seasons of his career, but his career began to unravel in 2012 when he had control issues. Bard underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in January 2014 to correct a shoulder issue, which he said was the main reason causing his performance to drop.

“The good thing is my arm is fresh. I’m not coming off a 75-appearance season,” he said. “I’m coming from very little stress on the shoulder, really. I should be fresh.”

Report: Marlins show interest in Andy Dirks, Will Venable
by Sean d’Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(1/11/2015) Looking to add a fourth outfielder, the Marlins have expressed interest in outfielders Andy Dirks and Will Venable, reports MLB.com.

The left-handed Dirks missed the 2014 season after suffering from hamstring and back issues. Venable hit .224 with eight home runs and 33 RBI over 406 at-bats in 2014.

Athletics sign outfielder Jason Pridie
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/10/2015) The Athletics have signed outfielder Jason Pridie to a minor-league deal, according to Baseball America.

Pridie was set to play in Korea, but the deal fell through. He spent most of last season in Triple-A. Pridie hit .278/.341/.433 over 418 at-bats.