The New York Yankees will not sign Stephen Drew.

The Yankees have been linked to Drew for a majority of the offseason, especially in the wake of Robinson Cano's departure. They also missed out on Omar Infante.

The Houston Astros have added Jesse Crain to the bullpen.

Crain has a 2.10 ERA over his last three seasons.

The New York Yankees would eliminate any chance of getting below the $189 million luxury tax line if they signed Masahiro Tanaka.

However, that would only be to begin the season.

The Yankees could flirt with a summer sell-off if they aren't contending in an effort to slip under the tax threshold.

The Atlanta Braves haven't ruled out re-signing Eric O'Flaherty, who would only further boost a strong bullpen.

The left-handed reliever pitched just 18 innings in 2013, posting a 2.50 ERA for the Braves.

A number of Major League teams are showing interest in Yuniesky Betancourt.

There have been rumors that he could land a starting spot.

The Miami Marlins were once considered a suitor, but they are no longer after signing Casey McGehee.

The Toronto Blue Jays are still interested in acquiring a starting pitcher, but they won't say how interested they are in Masahiro Tanaka.

"I have said that we're definitely going to inquire on any free-agent pitchers that are out there," Alex Anthopoulos said.

Toronto could pursue Ervin Santana, Matt Garza and/or Ubaldo Jimenez if they aren't able to land Tanaka. They could also pursue a trade.

Roy Oswalt wants to pitch again, but teams are concerned about his commitment.

"He's an intriguing name and it wouldn't shock me if the old Roy comes out and pitches well again, but lately everything's been on Roy's terms and I think teams are turned off by that," said a National League general manager.

"But the pitching is at a premium, so guys like Oswalt, Johan Santana, Mark Mulder, Carl Pavano, they'll all get looks from teams hoping they can insert a veteran like that to the back end of the rotation when injuries occur."

Nelson Cruz remains unsigned in part because teams are turned off by his asking price.

Cruz is looking for a four-year deal worth about $75 million.

Jhonny Peralta, another player suspended for performance-enhancing drugs in 2013, didn't see his value decrease this offseason.

"The feeling is Peralta is more of a pure hitter than a power hitter, and less risky," said a National League general manager. "Cruz hits for more power. Someone will sign him and take the chance, but Melky Cabrera is always in the back of your mind."

The New York Yankees plan to break international spending records beginning next July.

According to a source, the Yankees plan to spend $12-15 million in bonuses on international amateurs this year, which would trigger penalties of about $10-12 million per to the two-year old rules in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The total outlay of about $25 million would blow away a record the Texas Rangers set in 2011 ($15 million).

The Los Angeles Angels won't comment on whether or not they are interested in Masahiro Tanaka.

"It's not fair to the player or the organization to openly discuss free agents," Jerry Dipoto said.

The assumption is that the Angels will/are targeting the Japanese right-hander.