In search of another arm to add to their rotation, the Red Sox may be looking at free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett.

The offseason arms race continued Tuesday, and the Cubs re-signed right-hander Ryan Dempster for four years at the relative discount of $52 million.

While the Yankees wait for an answer from CC Sabathia, the organization will move forward on at least one more free-agent pitching front, reportedly preparing an offer for right-hander A.J. Burnett.

Just as it was at the General Managers' Meetings two weeks ago in California, the struggling economy and how it affects Major League Baseball figures to be a source of discussion at this year's final quarterly meetings of owners scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

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A day that was supposed to be about individual glory wound up taking an added twist for the Red Sox. Not only was Dustin Pedroia the winner of the American League's Most Valuable Player Award, but Kevin Youkilis placed third. Not only were Pedroia and Youkilis thrilled for each other, the Red Sox were ecstatic for them.

The new manager of the Mariners will be revealed Wednesday at Safeco Field, and multiple sources are reporting that it's Don Wakamatsu.

Is Mark Teahen in the Chicago Cubs' sights? The Cubs are turning their attention to a left-handed bat, which could include Teahen or David DeJesus. Both Royals outfielders have reportedly raised the interest of the Cubs previously.

The Nationals are still players in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, and free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson has interest in playing in Washington.

With every feat, every streak, every award, it becomes clearer. Albert Pujols is not simply a star of his time. He is one for the ages.

The Blue Jays plan on making a push to re-sign right-hander A.J. Burnett, but are currently waiting to see what kind of proposals the hard-throwing pitcher receives from his other suitors. If Toronto isn't able to retain Burnett, the club might not make a run at any other free-agent starters.

Add Joe Beimel to the list of left-handed relievers the Tigers have explored. The club has been in touch with his agent and shown interest, according to the Detroit Free Press.

With CC Sabathia exploring the open market, the Brewers are waiting, while GM Doug Melvin has yet to hear back from the hurler's agents.

When it comes to voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, two newspaper writers from all 14 AL cities fill out a ballot with 10 players.

Nick Swisher is doing his best to shrug off his disappointing 2008 season, in which not much seemed to go right. Next year may already be off to a better start, as the newest Yankee still hasn't stopped pinching himself.

In the aftermath of finishing third in the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis had a big smile on his face.

Now that the Cubs have taken care of their first offseason priority and have re-signed Ryan Dempster, the next move is to find a left-handed bat for the middle of the order. The Kansas City Star reported that the Cubs are targeting Royals outfielder Mark Teahen as a possible solution.

A day after he was named the National League's Most Valuable Player, Albert Pujols announced that he has joined the ownership group for a prospective Major League Soccer expansion franchise in St. Louis. The group, St. Louis Soccer United, hopes to have a team playing in the area in 2011.

The departure of the White Sox from their Spring Training home in Tucson, Ariz., has the Rockies kicking into high gear efforts to figure out their Spring Training future.

Where was Dustin Pedroia when he learned that he was the Most Valuable Player of the American League? Most fittingly, the second baseman of the Boston Red Sox was on his way to the gym.