Making their third trade of the young offseason, the Marlins shipped closer Kevin Gregg to the Cubs for live-armed righthander Jose Ceda.

Nick Swisher, who turns 28 this month, is the first baseman of the moment for the Yankees, who hope his disappointing 2008 season was an aberration.

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The New York Yankees traded infielder Wilson Betemit and minor league righthanders Jeffrey Marquez and Jhonny Nunez to the White Sox for first baseman/outfielder Nick Swisher and minor league righty Kanekoa Texeira.

The Cubs acquired reliever Kevin Gregg in a trade with the Florida Marlins on Thursday, a move that appeared to end Kerry Wood?s career with Chicago.

Kerry Wood is leaving, and just like old friends Mark Grace and the late Rod Beck, he still doesn't know what it's like to celebrate a trip to the World Series with the Cubs. It's a shame, but it's not a surprise. The surprise to me, anyway is the Cubs

Cliff Lee, an afterthought when the Cleveland Indians came within a game of the World Series in 2007, came back strong with a 22-3 record and a 2.54 E.R.A. in 2008.

Kerry Wood is leaving, and just like old friends Mark Grace and the late Rod Beck, he still doesn't know what it's like to celebrate a trip to the World Series with the Cubs. It's a shame, but it's not a surprise. The surprise to me, anyway is the Cubs

Tigers prospect homers in fourth straight game to beat Surprise Detroit prospect Casper Wells has six home runs and 17 RBIs in his last 10 games. (Michael O'Day) MLB Headlines Hot Stove Report | Hot Stove Tracker | Blog Tigers prospect Casper Wells

Blue Jays won't rule out re-signing right-hander to new deal Blue Jays Headlines MLB Headlines Hot Stove: Blog | Tracker | Home TORONTO -- As anticipated, Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett turned in the appropriate paperwork and officially filed for free