Jacobs almost dealt; KC discussing Teahen

• Apparently, the Marlins and Royals had agreed to a trade that would have sent Mike Jacobs to Kansas City, but a medical problem with one of the pitching prospects that would have headed to Florida killed the deal. The Marlins are clearly going to move Jacobs sometime during the off-season, if not this week. Rumor has it that they have also discussed Kevin Gregg and Scott Olsen. As stated previously, Dan Uggla will stay unless the Fish are blown away by an offer. It's looking like GM Larry Beinfest is reluctant to deal Jeremy Hermida, as well.
• The Royals are also talking to the Indians about a deal that would send Mark Teahen to Cleveland. Franklin Gutierrez, Ben Francisco, and minor-league outfielder Trevor Crowe are names that have been thrown around from the Tribe's side.
  
• The Braves said once again that they will not trade Tommy Hanson in any deal for Jake Peavy. They did not, however, specifically mention Jordan Schafer, although it is believed that Atlanta would rather keep him, as well. Jair Jurrjens also appears to be untouchable.
• The Red Sox are expected to re-sign Jason Varitek to a two-year, $16 million deal. I understand Theo Epstein and company want him to retire a Red Sock, but at that cost? I would figure Varitek would accept a much cheaper offer to begin with. Boston is also talking about moving Mike Lowell and then turning around and making a play at Garrett Atkins or Mark Teixeira (in Teixeira's case, Kevin Youkilis would move to third base).
• The latest is that the Dodgers do not want to give Manny Ramirez anything beyond a two-year contract. If that's true, then Dodger fans can say goodbye to Ramirez.