A.J. Pierzynski said he's talking to several teams, but the free-agent catcher remains open to the possibility of returning to the White Sox. "We're talking to the White Sox and some other teams," Pierzynski said Tuesday on "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000. "We're trying to get the best deal, and go from there. "Everyone knows the White Sox would be right up there as my first choice, with all that I've been through in the city and with the people and everything, so hopefully we can get something worked out. But we'll see what happens."

Reliever Pedro Feliciano will decline the Mets' arbitration offer and continue to pursue free agency, according to his agent. Feliciano, 34, earned $2.9 million last season. He potentially stood to make $4 million or more on a one-year deal had he accepted.

The Rangers are denying a report that they have reached out to free-agent left-hander Andy Pettitte. The New York Daily News reported on Monday that Texas president Nolan Ryan had contacted Pettitte. However, Rangers sources denied contacting Pettitte and said the only contact between Pettitte and the club was when the lefty called Ryan after the ALCS to congratulate him.

The agent for free-agent shortstop Derek Jeter hasn't yet made a formal proposal to the Yankees, according to a source. Jeter, agent Casey Close and Yankees officials met in Tampa, Fla., about two weeks ago to start discussions but they haven't talked in more than a week. The Yankees have offered Jeter a three-year, $45 million deal, but the shortstop hasn't yet countered.

The Yankees and free-agent closer Mariano Rivera are closing in on a new contract that will pay him $17 million. Rivera, 41, is seeking a two-year deal but the Yankees have not yet agreed to go beyond one more season. New York, however, doesn't appear to have a problem giving Rivera a raise over his $15 million salary in 2010.

The Rockies have agreed to terms on a deal with left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa, pending a physical. It's a two-year, $21.5 million contract with a player option that, if exercised, guarantees De La Rosa $32 million. If the left-hander forgoes free agency and exercises the option, the Rockies receive a fourth-year club option for $11 million.

The Mets are in deep talks with free-agent pitcher Chris Young, according to sources. The Padres declined their $8.5 million option on Young earlier this month. San Diego had said they were open to bringing Young back for less money.

The A's are set to meet with free agent Lance Berkman on Tuesday, according to an ESPN.com report. The team certainly could use the 34-year-old switch-hitter, who batted .248 with 14 home runs and 58 RBIs this season between Houston and the New York Yankees.

While the Yankees and the Rangers are the leading contenders to land the top free agent starter on the market, Cliff Lee, the Rangers are reportedly also going after Andy Pettitte. The New York Daily News, citing a source, reported that Rangers president Nolan Ryan has reached out to his fellow Texan, Pettitte, in an effort to recruit him to Arlington.

Talks between the Yankees and free-agent closer Mariano Rivera are going smoothly, according to a source. Rivera and New York are not far apart on a deal and a source called the talks like "night and day" when compared to negotiations with shortstop Derek Jeter. A second official with knowledge of the Rivera talks said the reliever is looking for a raise from the $15 million he received last season, but the Yankees view his demands as much more reasonable than Jeter's.