MLB news is still slow for the holidays, crimestoppers. Here's the best of what I could find:
Tanaka-Fest: This Is Going To Be Insane | FanGraphs Baseball - Insane, I tell you! Insane!
Masahiro Tanaka and Prospect Valuation | FanGraphs Baseball - Dave Cameron takes on Masahiri Tanaka's estimated contract
Accused prankster pleads not guilty to recording calls to coaches - latimes.com - Cleveland Indians President Mark Shapiro was told he was talking to Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti, according to investigators.
American baseball players thriving in Venezuela: Associated Press Business News - MSN Money - Article on Venzuelan baseball.
LGFT Carl Pavano attempting comeback- From a ruptured spleen.
A-Rod and Randy Levine trade e-mails- You just can't make this stuff up.
Indians set sail on magic carpet ride in 2013 | indians.com: News -Bastian year in review article.
MLB Rumors: Could Rich Hill be a fit for the Padres? - Gaslamp Ball - The San Diego Padres are still looking to add to their bullpen. Could LGBT Rich Hill be a fit?
Minor deal with Texas puts new 1B on Pirates roster - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - The Pirates acquired LGFT first baseman Chris McGuiness from the Texas Rangers organization Monday in exchange for right-hander Miles Mikolas.