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AL East News and Rumors

Source: Yanks 'hopeful' to sign Mo this week

Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com

A source told ESPNNewYork.com that the Yankees are "hopeful" to sign Mariano Rivera before the Winter Meetings, which start next Monday in Nashville.

Brittany Ghiroli, MLB.com

The Orioles and Mark Reynolds have had no negotiations regarding the first baseman's 2013 contract according to a baseball source, further questioning whether Reynolds will remain in the organization with Friday's non-tender deadline looming.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Casey Janssen has had surgery on his throwing shoulder and is expected to be ready for spring training.

Terence Moore, MLB.com

The Tampa Bay Rays just did the right thing by signing Evan Longoria to one of those "forever" contracts. Thus a question: What's taking the Washington Nationals so long? They should do the same with Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg.

Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com

A source told ESPNNewYork.com that the Yankees are "hopeful" to sign Mariano Rivera before the Winter Meetings, which start next Monday in Nashville.

Joey Nowak, MLB.com

Blue Jays right-hander Casey Janssen underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder to repair lingering AC joint soreness earlier this month.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Andy Pettitte is close to formally announcing he's coming back, and he's close to finishing a new deal with the Yankees, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney on Tuesday.