MLB in brief: No real negotiations between Dansby Swanson and Atlanta | Seven years for Carlos Rodon?

No real negotiations between Dansby Swanson and Atlanta

Is he destined to go play elsewhere?

A real closer

For the first time since 2018, the Sox have a ninth-inning specialist.

In non-Bogaerts news…

For the first time since 2018, the Red Sox have a real closer. Kenley Jansen is the long-awaited replacement for Craig Kimbrel, ending almost a half-decade of neglect at that spot. Analysis:https://t.co/DtbFrAF78I

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 9, 2022

Seven years for Carlos Rodon?

The market is good for pitchers.

DJ LeMahieu shouldn’t need surgery

His foot hurts.

The Cardinals lured Willson Contreras with their team spirit

Seeing the guys react to Albert Pujols homers made the receiver want to join the club.

Contreras said he started imagining himself as a Cardinal the day he saw Albert Pujols hit his 695th homer. Said he was on the IL, watching from the bench, envisioning playing for a team with that kind of tradition and celebration.

—Jeff Jones (@jmjones) December 9, 2022

$13 million for Trevor Williams

He’s going to Washington.

The Diamondbacks in action

Justin Turner and Evan Longoria are in their sights.