The Dodgers have signed right-hander Claudio Vargas to an incentive-laden, one-year deal.

Scott Boras, the agent for free agent slugger Manny Ramirez, has contacted the Dodgers in an effort to re-open negotiations with the team.

Headlines have been dominated by the hitters the Dodgers are chasing, but free agent pitchers Randy Wolf and Jon Garland are on their radar, as well.

The Mets and Dodgers discussed a deal involving outfielder Andruw Jones at the winter meetings, but New York's interest has reportedly dwindled.

The Dodgers have turned their attention towards Adam Dunn and Bobby Abreu as options in the outfield as negotiations with Manny Ramirez remain dormant.

Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti said on Monday that Manny Ramirez is still the team's first choice in free agency.

The Dodgers have reportedly contacted free agent slugger Adam Dunn, which might mean their pursuit of Manny Ramirez is over.

The Red Sox were reportedly close to adding Brad Penny to their pitching rotation on Sunday.

The Dodgers are still interested in signing Manny Ramirez, and with the Angels dropping out and the Yankees having already spent a half-billion, they appear to be the front runners.

Rafael Furcal denies he reneged on a deal with the Atlanta Braves before agreeing to a contract last week with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shortstop Rafael Furcal has officially re-signed with the Dodgers and remains adamant about denying reports that he had agreed to a deal with the Braves.

The Rafael Furcal free agent situation turned ugly, and it is difficult to know whom to blame and who the bad guy really is, but all parties come out of it in an unfortunate way and probably looking worse than they deserve.

The Braves believed that they had an agreement in place with Rafael Furcal, only to see him back out of that deal and re-sign with the Dodgers.

Rafael Furcal will reportedly stay with the Dodgers, having reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $33 million, three-year contract.

The Pirates are still looking to trade shortstop Jack Wilson, but their options are dwindling as the offseason progresses.

Faced with the prospect of losing Rafael Furcal to the Braves, the Dodgers rekindled negotiations with the shortstop on Tuesday night.

The Yankees reportedly 'love' the idea of bringing Manny Ramirez to New York.

Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal has reportedly agreed to sign with the Braves, in a surprising turn of events.

Free-agent shortstops Rafael Furcal and Orlando Cabrera remain on the market, even with the winter meetings having come and gone.

The Dodgers initially offered free-agent Manny Ramirez a two-year deal worth $45 million, and it is believed that almost a month later a third year could be offered.

With CC Sabathia off the market, free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe could become the target of a number of teams interested in upgrading their pitching this winter.

Dodgers' general manager Ned Colletti claims that he is ready to wait out contract negotiations with free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez.

Manny Ramirez is growing frustrated about the lack of suitors for his services in free agency and has told friends he would contemplate retirement if a suitable offer doesn't arrive soon, a person close to the situation told Newsday.

The Dodgers appear to lead the race to sign free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez, who hasn't generated nearly as much interest as was expected.

Andy Pettitte is still talking with the Yankees about a contract, but the Dodgers and Red Sox have entered the race as well.

General Manager Ned Colletti said Tuesday at baseball's winter meetings that he met with Scott Boras in regards to Manny Ramirez and Derek Lowe for about a half hour Monday night.

Despite reports that the Yankees are talking with the Dodgers about a Robinson Cano-for-Matt Kemp deal, Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti said Monday that he hasn't had any discussions with the Yankees about the second baseman.

The Dodgers are reportedly close to a deal with free-agent third baseman Casey Blake on a three-year, $17 million contract.

Mark Loretta has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Dodgers and will join the team pending a physical.

Los Angeles general manager Ned Colletti claims that CC Sabathia told him he wants to play for the Dodgers.

Scott Boras is taking his time in his dealing with the Dodgers in regards to Manny Ramirez.

The Dodgers are talking to the Yankees about a trade for second baseman Robinson Cano.

Joe Torre is confused by his candidacy for the Hall of Fame.

The Giants and Dodgers are reportedly among the teams interested in the services of free-agent pitcher Randy Johnson.

Four-time Cy Young winner Greg Maddux will announce his retirement Monday at the baseball winter meetings in Las Vegas, as reported by the Associated Press.

The teams are expected to renew their talks about Robinson Cano at the winter meetings, and the Yankees again figure to ask for outfielder Matt Kemp.

Manny Ramirez, who earned $20 million in 2008, probably would command at least $25 million on a one-year deal if he accepted the Dodgers' offer of arbitration.

Agent Paul Kinzer claims that four teams are interested in shortstop Rafael Furcal and that he probably won't make a decision before the winter meetings.

The Dodgers offered coveted free agents Manny Ramirez and Derek Lowe arbitration on Monday.