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NJ Advance Media will have around-the-clock Yankees and Mets coverage of the 2014 Winter Meetings. The event starts Monday at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.

(Brendan Kuty)

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As the movers and shakers of Major League Baseball ascend on San Diego, California for the week, the biggest and most significant moves of the offseason will likely commence over the next few days.

With the groundwork for major free-agent deals and blockbuster trades developed since the end of the World Series, it's time for 2015 rosters to take shape. With every general manager, agent and reporter locked in the same hotel lobby in San Diego throughout the entire week, expect some transactions to come across the wire.

Everything you missed from Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings.

As NJ.com's reporting team (Brendan Kuty on the Yankees and Mike Vorkunov on the Mets) focuses in on the biggest rumors and moves from around the sport, I'll keep you updated with the biggest news around baseball—especially when it pertains to the Yankees, Mets and Phillies.

Bookmark this page, check back all day and leave your thoughts in the comments section below!

5:05: As speculated in our blog, the Orioles and Phillies could match up to commence a Marlon Byrd trade. A meeting between the teams has already taken place.

Sources: #Orioles met with #Phillies today to discuss Marlon Byrd. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2014

4:34: It's probably time to scratch White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez off the Mets trade wishlist.

Scratch Alexei Ramirez from #Mets SS list. #whitesox not building up, then trading SS. Plus traded Simien who was go be SS if Ramirez dealt — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 9, 2014

4:32: Starting pitchers start to move as Francisco Liriano re-signs and Jeff Samardzija is traded.

4:08: Sandy Alderson responded to Terry Collins' notion of Ruben Tejada competing for the 2015 starting shortstop position with the Mets.

Alderson's response to TC saying Tejada could start comes with a smirk: "I guess conceptually it's a possibility. They'll both be there." — Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) December 9, 2014

4:06: It looks like the Phillies have decided to join the Winter Meetings party.

3:47: Derek Jeter has advice for the man replacing him as Yankees shortstop.

3:44: Former Mets World Series hero Mookie Wilson isn't keen on the idea of trading Dillon Gee.

3:42: Today is a big day for future Hall of Fame candidates. If the vote goes through by the Hall, the logjam on the ballot could be released within time.

BBWAA voted to recommend that Hall of Fame increase the number of players writers can vote for from 10 to 12. The Hall makes final decision. — Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) December 9, 2014

2:45: Steve Politi believes the Yankees could regret allowing Robertson to walk away to Chicago.

@StevePoliti says the #Yankees might regret letting David Robertson take the money and run: http://t.co/sGLGPY60I6 — Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) December 9, 2014

2:37: When Max Scherzer turned down a $140-plus million deal from the Tigers last year, it seemed like a forgone conclusion that the former Cy Young award winner would depart in free agency. With deep pockets, the Tigers are still interested in bringing him back.

The Tigers' focus is on retaining Max Scherzer. They are prepared to spend big, big dollars. Want to keep Price for 2015, too. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 9, 2014

2:22: Why didn't the Yankees re-sign David Robertson? Look to draft pick compensation for a possible answer.

2:06: Former pitching star David Cone agrees with my idea for a closer-by-committee approach to the 2015 Yankees bullpen.

1:06: A blockbuster could be in the works between NL West rivals.

Sources: #Padres, #Dodgers working hard on Kemp deal, getting closer. LAD wants strong piece besides Grandal. SD’s Wisler one possibility. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2014

12:43: Here's a surprise. Cincinnati is reportedly open to trading strikeout artist Aroldis Chapman. If the Reds put the 26-year-old on the market, a bidding war could commence for a lefty that posted a mind-boggling 17.7 SO/9 mark last year.

The #Reds are open to trading Chapman, should #Marlins pursue and build powerhouse 'pen? Details in blog http://t.co/MDM6S8gC45 — Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) December 9, 2014

12:39: San Francisco, fresh off a third World Series championship in five years, is starting to believe that Jon Lester could pick them in free agency.

The #SFGiants officials are more optimistic than 24 hours ago that Jon Lester will pick them, while eagerly waiting final decision. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 9, 2014

12:35

: As the Red Sox search for pitching, Justin Masterson could be returning to Fenway Park.

Red Sox offer to Justin Masterson would be for a starter job not relief. The Red Sox have offered at least two years. — Nick Cafardo (@nickcafardo) December 9, 2014

12:16: Dillon Gee is being "aggressively" shopped by the Mets.

Dillon Gee is being "aggressively" shopped by the #Mets, more so than the other veteran starting pitchers. Details: http://t.co/NtE8a1249M — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinMedia) December 9, 2014

12:14: With David Robertson gone, I think it would behoove the Yankees to move away from a traditional bullpen and go without a closer in 2015.

12:13: Pittsburgh is working to retain free-agent lefty Francisco Liriano.

11:40: It's going to be tough for any Winter Meetings story line to top this one. Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Madison Bumgarner opened up about his personal life, including dating a woman named...Madison Bumgarner.

Meanwhile, in North Carolina, Madison Bumgarner once dated someone named Madison Bumgarner http://t.co/syq2sxT7I8 via @HardballTalk — Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) December 9, 2014

11:34: As the Phillies attempt to rebuild an old, decay roster, moving veterans like Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley won't be easy.

11:26: The St. Louis Cardinals could be gearing up for a run at starting pitcher Max Scherzer.

icymi: might his hometown cardinals make arun at max scherzer? they seem to be thinking about it. http://t.co/HOUJ8Ai4hJ — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 9, 2014

10:44: Jon Lester—the most coveted starting pitcher on the market—is going to be a very rich man.

ICYMI: Lester’s offers all in 6/150 range - and at least one team indicating willingness to go 7 years. Story: http://t.co/hKIMWLzVnW — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2014

10:43: In addition to signing Robertson away from New York, the White Sox pulled off the biggest blockbuster of the meetings to date. By landing Athletics starter Jeff Samardzija, Chicago has announced themselves a contender in the AL Central.

The #Whitesox now legitimate contenders in AL Central with signing of Robertson and acquisition of Samardzjia. http://t.co/03YFXTedui A9W93t — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 9, 2014

10:42: David Robertson is no longer a member of the Yankees. The closer signed a four-year deal with the Chicago White Sox late last evening.

White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton had the best reaction to the late-night signing of Robertson.

9:40: Chase Headley could choose a team soon, with the Yankees in play to re-sign the third baseman.

Optimism that Chase Heeadley gets done today, Yanks, Giants...but Lester/Giants negotiations a yellow light factor — Peter Gammons (@pgammo) December 9, 2014

9:35: After losing out on Russell Martin in free agency, the Cubs are in pursuit of a trade for Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero.

9:32: Phillies outfielder Marlon Byrd could be a target for the Baltimore Orioles.

8:00: Here's what to expect from the Mets, Yankees and Phillies during Day 2 of the Winter Meetings.



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