Seeing 2010: Storylines abound in new year

There is nothing better than 2010 vision. Let’s test it out now with 10 storylines to watch, and feel free to test your own by commenting on the year to come.

Angels latest entrant for lefty Chapman

According to ESPN Los Angeles, the Angels are courting Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman. The report notes that the Halos may have an “inside edge.”

Agent: Kemp not thinking long-term deal

The Dodgers have opened discussions on a multiyear contract with Matt Kemp, but his agent said Kemp might prefer to go year to year.

Laird brothers arrested

Tigers catcher Gerald Laird and his younger brother, Brandon, a prospect in the Yankees’ Minor League system, were arrested on Wednesday.

Texas looking to fill Byrd’s void in lineup

With Marlon Byrd gone, the Rangers are now on the lookout for a right-handed bat, someone like Vladimir Guerrero, for their lineup.

Fenway wonderland on Winter Classic Eve

As if the scene wasn’t surreal enough at Fenway Park on New Year’s Eve — not to mention Winter Classic Eve — snow started falling from the sky roughly 10 minutes before the Boston Bruins took the ice for their outdoor practice on Thursday afternoon.

Baez, Phillies agree to two-year deal

The Phillies have added closing experience to the back of their bullpen, agreeing to a two-year contract with Danys Baez, pending a physical, on Thursday, according to sources.

Byrd to fill Cubs’ hole in center field

On Thursday, the Cubs inked free agent Marlon Byrd to a three-year, $15 million contract to fill their gap in center field. The deal is backloaded so Byrd will be paid $3 million in 2010, $5.5 million in 2011 and $6.5 million in 2012.

Hudson stormed way to Majors, MiLBY

Daniel Hudson, Chicago’s fifth-round pick last year, flew through five different levels and ended the year in the Majors, earning a MiLBY for Overall Starting Pitcher of the Year.

Lowell undergoes thumb surgery

Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell, who was nearly traded to the Rangers a couple of weeks ago, underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the torn radial collateral ligament in his right thumb.

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