…Free agent outfielder Willy Taveras and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a two year deal on Saturday, filling their need for a center fielder and lead off hitter. [Yahoo]

“Willy Taveras fills two significant needs for our ballclub, a speed base-stealing threat at the top of the order and superior defense in center field,” Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said in a statement.

…With the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes done and over with the Los Angeles Angles have decided it’s not worth the time and money to pursue free agent outfielder Manny Ramirez. According to Angels General Manager Tony Reagins, the Angels are “going to give the kids a chance to play”. This means, unless another first baseman is brought in that Kendry Morales will be given the everyday job of manning first base. [USA Today]

…As we’ve all heard by now it looks as though the San Diego Padres will be keeping staff ace Jake Peavy (Am I the only one that is tired of hearing his name?) that they’ve been trying to shop all winter. But don’t think the Padres wont entertain and listen to offers from other clubs concerning the former Cy Young winner. [SD Union-Tribune]

…It looks at though the Baltimore Orioles are looking into catcher Pudge Rodriquez, this according to Peter Schumck of the Baltimore Sun. The Orioles have approached Pudge’s agent Scott Boras. The deal will hinge on the fact Rodriquez would have to warm the pine if/when catching prospect Matt Wieters is ready to take over behind the dish. [Baltimore Sun]

…Now that the Giants have brought The Big Unit to the Bay, it looks as though they may entertain offers for Jonathan Sanchez now that Johnson is a Giant. [Giants]

“We’re going to have to be open-minded,” Sabean said, although he repeated that he wouldn’t obtain a player who’s eligible for free agency after 2009.

…The Rogers Clemens Institute for Sports Medicine located in Houston Texas, is about go under go a name change. The Memorial Hermann Hospital Health Care System has decided to drop his name from the sports medicine wing to try and distance themselves from Clemens and the controversy surrounding him. [MLB]