The calendar has turned January and the Hot Stove talk is starting to wind down a bit with many of the big names already off the market. While there is still a chance for a team to nab some difference makers to this points these moves stand above all else.

1. Angels Land Pujols, Wilson
The Los Angeles Angels stole the thunder at the Winter Meetings by striking deals with both Albert Pujols and CJ Wilson on the same day.  Pujols, a three-time MVP and two-time World Champion, left St. Louis for a 10-year contract worth $254 million.  Wilson, the top arm on the free-agent market, left the defending AL champion Rangers for a five-year, $77.5 million...MORE

2. Marlins Make Splash With Reyes
Reyes became the first Mets player to win the batting title, coming off his .337 season with a .384 on-base percentage. He parlayed that into a $106 million deal with the Marlins and is the centerpiece of the Miami makeover. The team signed closer Heath Bell, the top saves guy available, one night earlier...MORE

3. Reds Go For It With Latos
With the division up for grabs, the Reds sent four players, including three of the organization’s top 10 prospects, to San Diego for ace lefthander Mat Latos.  Latos, 24, has the front-of-the rotation attributes that the Reds desired deeply.  He burst on to scene in 2010 with a 14-10 record and 2.92 ERA while allowing 150 H, 16 HR, 50 BB, 189 K, 1.083 WHIP in 184.2 innings.  The team gave up a ton, but with the division up for grabs and two more years of Joey Votto, GM Walt Jocketty opted to go for it…MORE

4. Red Sox Acquire Andrew Bailey
In an effort to fill the void left in the bullpen by Jonathan Pablebon’s departure to Philly in free agency, the Boston Red Sox traded for A’s closer Andrew Bailey in a five-player deal.  Bailey was 24-for-26 in save opportunities last season, finishing with a 3.24 ERA after missing the first two months with a strained right forearm. The 27-year old is entering his first arbitration year and remains under club control for three more seasons...MORE

5. Cardinals Look To Beltran
After losing out the Albert Pujols sweepstakes the Cardinals made an effort to fill the hole in the middle of the order by signing free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran to a two-year deal. His .525 slugging percentage in 2011 for the Mets and Giants ranked eighth among NL outfielders. Overall, he batted .300 with 22 homers and 84 RBI in 142 games...MORE

Also Considered…

• Rollins Re-Signs With Philly
• Cahill Headed To Desert
• Nats Add Arm In Gonzalez
• Cubs Makeover Begins

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