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Yet another team is showing interest in free-agent righty A.J. Burnett. Ken Rosenthal reveals who it is in his latest hot stove update.

The trade-happy Knicks now have the means to pursue multiple stars in the 2010 free-agent derby, including a pair of Olympic heroes, writes SI.com's Chris Mannix.

LeBron. Dwyane Wade. Chris Bosh. The list goes on. The free-agent class of 2010 is loaded ... and teams already are gearing up, writes SI.com's Ian Thomsen.

The Cubs, moving to address one of their offseason priorities, are close to re-signing free-agent right-hander Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract, according to major-league sources.

The Cubs, moving to address one of their off-season priorities, are close to re-signing free-agent right-hander Ryan Dempster to a four- year contract, according to major-league sources.

DANA POINT, Calif. -- The Yankees are exploring a possible bid for free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, and are intrigued enough by Hudson's talent and reputation as an excellent clubhouse influence to bat around the possibilities of trading talented young second baseman Robinson Cano or even signing Hudson with the idea of moving him to centerfield.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Dodgers appear willing to meet or come close to superstar free agent Manny Ramirez's annual salary target but are strongly disinclined from acceding to his wish for a deal of five or six years, people familiar with the club's thinking tell SI.com.

Sorry Manny. You too, CC. Tracy Ringolsby says baseball's premier free agent this winter is the guy who built a winner in Philly.

The NFL suspended Cincinnati Bengals reserve linebacker Darryl Blackstock for the next four games on Tuesday because he used a performance-enhancing substance.

The Bengals signed Blackstock as a free agent from Arizona in the offseason. He has played in all five games, including one start, and has four tackles.