1.   Atlanta Braves general manager John Schuerholz spoke with Dodgers general manager Kevin Malone about acquiring utility infielder Jose Vizcaino for a pitching prospect, several sources said.

2.   The Giants made their first offseason acquisition Tuesday when they acquired veteran infielder Charlie Hayes from the New York Yankees for two minor leaguers.

3.   The Mets had a chance to acquire veteran infielder Jim Fregosi from California and included Ryan as part of a four-player package.

4.   The Milwaukee Brewers acquired veteran infielder Jeff Huson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named later, getting some help for their battered middle infield.

5.   Earlier in the day, the defending three-time World Series champions acquired infielder Randy Velarde from Texas for two players to be named.

6.   The World Series champions picked up defensive insurance for struggling second baseman Chuck Knoblauch, acquiring infielder Jose Vizcaino from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Jim Leyritz.

7.   The Yankees acquired infielder Enrique Wilson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor-league relief pitcher Damaso Marte on Wednesday.