Here are a few links for Friday (I’ll update it throughout the day):

Ben Maller reminds us that Orlando Hudson is a Type A free agent but since the Dodgers did not offer him arbitration, the signing does not cost the Twins any draft picks.

Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic talks about the Diamondback’s working out a contract extension for third baseman Mark Reynolds. Probably a three-year deal.

Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle says that free agent Nomar Garciaparra has not been linked to any teams this off season and is expected to retire. Garciaparra, 36, played in 65 games with the Oakland Athletics in 2009 where he hit .281 with 3 home runs and 16 RBIs. You can see Garciaparra’s statistics here.