The Nationals are "definitely shopping Michael Morse a little bit," according to an American League executive.

After years of trying, Washington finally acquired Denard Span in a trade with Minnesota on Thursday.

They could deal Morse, clearing the way to re-sign Adam LaRoche as well.

Talks between the Mets and R.A. Dickey on a long-term contract extension "could heat up really soon," according to a team official.

New York agreed to terms on a seven-year extension with David Wright on Thursday.

Zack Greinke had face-to-face meetings with the Dodgers and Angels this week, according to a source.

Greinke met with the Dodgers on Thursday, but it isn't known exactly when he sat down with the Angels, who acquired him at midseason in a trade with the Brewers.

The Rangers and Nationals are also believed to be pursuing Greinke.

The Orioles appear unlikely to tender Mark Reynolds a contract by Friday night's deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Reynolds was the club's starting first baseman in 2012 and excelled defensively once he made the switch from third base.

The expectation is that Reynolds would make $9 million in arbitration. Even if the Orioles non-tender him, Baltimore will likely attempt to re-sign him at a reduced rate. However, if he hits the open market there will undoubtedly be suitors that will cloud his future with the Orioles.

The White Sox are exploring the addition of a starting pitcher, according to a source.

Adding a pitcher would allow Chicago to explore the possibility of trading Gavin Floyd for what could be a decent haul.

The Cubs have hired Scott Harris, 25, as their new director of baseball operations.

Harris graduated from UCLA in 2009.

He is the same age or younger than 23 players on Chicago's 40-man roster.

Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune writes that Harris will assist Hoyer on matters of budget, player contracts, waivers and arbitration.

The Royals are looking for a top-of-the-rotation starter and have checked on the availability of James Shields, Jon Lester and R.A. Dickey.

Kansas City has a number of young players that would interest the Rays, Red Sox and Mets, respectively, but they aren't willing to part with young catcher Salvador Perez or top outfield prospect Wil Myers.

"Our rotation is going to better, but we're still looking for the opportunity to improve on what we've done," Dayton Moore said.

The Royals have already added Ervin Santana and Jeremy Guthrie to their rotation this winter.

If the Giants allow Brian Wilson to become a free agent, the Red Sox, Phillies and Dodgers may show interest in his services, according to a source.

Boston has a number of relievers, including closer Andrew Bailey who was injury-plagued in his first season with the team, but that may not keep them for pursuing Wilson.

It was reported on Wednesday that the Phillies and Astros were nearing a trade that would send Wilson Lopez to Philadelphia, but the reliever appears to be staying put.

The trade "hit a roadblock and is unlikely to happen" because something troublesome popped up in Lopez's physical exam.

The Royals are aggressively looking for pitching this offseason and have established a number of targets.

They have been linked to the Red Sox in reported trade talks involving Jon Lester and are also interested in R.A. Dickey.

Kansas City recently offered Ryan Dempster a two-year, $26 million contract in free agency, but they dropped out when the bidding for his services escalated.

They also offered $4.5 million for one year to Scott Feldman before he accepted a $6 million deal from the Cubs.