Lowe Will Keep Shopping

The Mets recently made free agent pitcher Derek Lowe an initial offer of 3 years worth about $36 million. Lowe was unimpressed, as he is known to be seeking a 5-year deal worth $90 million. However, there appears to be limited interest from other clubs, so the Mets don't want to overbid themselves. More from Yahoo Sports... Talking Chop explains the Braves could get involved...

Proctor signs with Marlins

The Florida Marlins have come to terms with reliever Scott Proctor on a one-year deal worth $750,000. The Marlins just lost out on Derrick Turnbow, who signed with the Texas Rangers. This is a homecoming for Proctor, who is a Jensen Beach resident and went to Florida State. The Sun-Sentinel has more...

Nats Looking to Add a Hitter

The Nationals are not done with their offseason shopping. So far, they've added pitcher Daniel Cabrera and landed outfielder Josh Willingham and pitcher Scott Olsen in a deal with the Marlins. They made a run at Mark Teixeira, but after losing out the Yankees, they're looking to add another power bat. The possibilities mentioned most often are Adam Dunn and Milton Bradley...and they could go after Orlando Hudson as well. Bill Ladson from mlb.com has the latest...

Braves Looking For Ace...

As 2009 begins, the Atlanta Braves continue to search for starting pitching. Mark Bowman from mlb.com discusses their situation as they enter the new year without a viable ace.

Rangers sign Derrick Turnbow

UPDATE: The Texas Rangers have signed Turnbow. Apparently Turnbow's relationship with pitching coach Mike Maddux made the difference. More from T.R Sullivan at mlb.com.

The Florida Marlins are one of three apparent finalists for the services of reliever Derrick Turnbow. The Pirates are known to be interested as well. Joe Frisaro of mlb.com has more on Turnbow, who is trying to come back from an injury-riddled 2008 season.

Mets Make Offer to Lowe

The New York Mets have made an initial offer to free agent pitcher Derek Lowe. According to John Harper of the NY Daily News, the club has presented a three-year offer worth slightly more than $36 milllion. Sources say the Mets don't want to go beyond three years, although a fourth-year option is still a possibility. Harper goes on to discuss the recent trade rumors regarding Andruw Jones. While the Mets aren't anxious to take on Jones, they might be willing to do so if they could unload Luis Castillo on the Dodgers.