Jeter's Status: Unsigned

Derek Jeter never wanted to enter the free-agent process, but now that he is there, the shortstop's negotiations with the New York Yankees might as well go on a little bit longer. As of now, the infamous shortstop remains unsigned with any team, but the Yanks aren't looking to drop him anytime soon. Re-signing Jeter remains a priority for the Yankees, who have offered a three-year, $45 million contract that was not immediately accepted.

According to multiple reports, Jeter is looking for something more along the lines of a four- or five-year deal worth about $23 million per season. Jeter just completed a 10-year, $189 million deal, and despite the sizable gap between the two sides, most industry insiders expect that Jeter and the Yankees will eventually work out an agreement.

Phillies' Future Looking Bright

The Philadelphia Phillies have recently signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a two-year, $5.5 million contract this week. They also signed their share of Minor League free agents, including corner infielder Jeff Larish, who played last season with the Oakland A's. But Philadelphia is not believed to be close with any other free agents who are expected to make an impact on the big league roster. Additionally, the Phillies have talked with agent Scott Boras about free-agent right fielder Jayson Werth and other Boras clients. It is believed Boras will seek a contract similar to the seven-year, $120 million contract Matt Holliday signed last winter with the Cardinals. Philadelphia will not approach those numbers, though it is possible it could offer him a three-year or four-year deal. With their roster's new additions, they hope to have a successful season next year, and can't wait for the opening game.

Posey Picks Up R.O.Y. Award

Buster Posey, who contributed mightily to the San Francisco Giants' World Series win, accomplished yet another goal Monday when he was named the National League's Rookie of the Year. Posey, 23, became the first Giant to win the award since right-hander John Montefusco in 1975. Additionally, the catcher was the first Giants position player to secure the honor since left fielder Gary Matthews did so in 1973. Posey's triumph thus mirrored the success of the Giants, who captured the World Series for the first time since 1954.
Posey compiled a .305 batting average, the best among NL rookies who played at least 100 games and the league's eighth-best overall after his May 29 promotion from the Triple-A Fresno team. Posey added on to that a grand total of 18 home runs (tied for fifth among NL rookies), 67 RBIs (fourth), a .505 slugging percentage (second) and a .357 on-base percentage (third). He also batted a team-high .312 with runners in scoring position. These truly recognizable stats make him one of the best the Giants have ever seen, and a great contributor to the ultimate win of the World Series. Click here for a link with all the giants' stats, comparing Posey to the rest of his teammates.
 

Three Reds Hogging the Gold Gloves

The Cincinnati Reds were the defensive stars of the National League on Wednesday, when three of their players won Rawlings NL Gold Glove Awards. And for the second year running, there was a batch of fresh faces earning baseball's highest defensive honor. Cincinnati third baseman Scott Rolen won his eighth Gold Glove Award, while two teammates, second baseman Brandon Phillips and right-handed pitcher Bronson Arroyo, were also honored. Phillips' award was his second, Arroyo's his first.

"When we built the team for this year, one of the things we emphasized was improving our defense," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. "I think the result was very positive, the accomplishment by the team as a whole, but in particular the three guys honored today. As an organization, we are very pleased and also very proud of these guys."

MLB Honors the Veterans

Today is Veterans Day, and Major League Baseball and its clubs are taking this occasion to solemnly remember those veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and to pay heed to those who have served and share in tributes today.

During an MLB visit to a Dallas health care facility on the morning of Game 4, John Campbell, deputy undersecretary of defense for Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy, said it is about "getting the country to understand just how valuable these young men and women are. I think other sports should do the same thing. Major League Baseball is kind of leading the way in doing this, so hat's off to them."

Overall, the players within the league of MLB are all honoring an respecting the soldiers who have fought, and are still fighting overseas, for the United States of America. Today is a day we should all honor the soldiers and their hard work, and the MLB organization is making this happen too.

Red Sox All Over "Big Papi"

The Boston Red Sox did not like the idea of David Ortiz becoming a free agent, so they made sure it didn't happen. Instead, the club exercised the $12.5 million option on the star slugger, who has reached iconic status during his eight years in Boston. Ortiz has said in several interviews in recent months that a multiyear extension would be more to his liking than the one-year option. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said the sides discussed multiyear packages earlier this week, but that common ground was not reached. He added that Ortiz responded well to the option being picked up. "Well, first of all, we're very happy to get this resolved today in a manner that was ultimately acceptable to both parties," Epstein said. "That was important to us, to be honest with you. I don't think we were that interested in picking up an option if it was going to be seen as burdensome to the player or unfair to the player."

Celebration Following the Giants' Win

The City by the Bay, in San Francisco, was teeming with proud and routy fans after the Giants' first World Series win since 1958. Celebrations were prominent throughout the city, and the team took part in the town celebrations as well.

Wednesday's parade followed the same route up Montgomery and down Market to City Hall that the 1958 team's parade did, with Giants legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays, who was there in 1958, and Mayor Gavin Newsom leading the way underneath an orange banner that said "World Series Champions" on one side and "Congratulations, Giants" on the other.Newsom presented Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom with the key to the city, declared it "San Francisco Giants Day" in San Francisco and kicked off an hour-long celebration for a team that mixed tremendous homegrown talent with a band of misfits to concoct a World Series team more than a half-century in the making.