NL East Roundup: Upton, Bourn, Vazquez, Marcum, Zimmerman

Believe it or not, there are teams other than the Braves and rumors/transactions/trades other that those involving Justin Upton! Who knew?

• Nationals rumors: Javier Vazquez still on radar - MLB Daily Dish
  Washington are playing a game of wait and see with the veteran right-hander, who will pitch in the WBC tournament in March.

• Nationals rumors: Drew Storen, Tyler Clippard, Kyle Lohse - MLB Daily Dish
  Could the Nationals trade Drew Storen or Tyler Clippard or sign free agent right-hander Kyle Lohse?

• Nationals rumors: Jordan Zimmermann, Ian Desmond extensions? - MLB Daily Dish
  Washington has broached the topic of a multi-year deal with both players.

• Washington Nationals Strengthen A Strength With Rafael Soriano Signing - Federal Baseball
  The Washington Nationals made a decision this winter to spend big and bolster their bullpen with the addition of 33-year-old closer Rafael Soriano, who gives the team options and insurance should the unexpected occur in 2013.

• Mets sign Shaun Marcum - MLB Daily Dish
  New York has finally netted its first major-league free agent of the offseason.

• Michael Bourn rumors: Mets, Rangers, Mariners - MLB Daily Dish
  Interest in free agent outfielder Michael Bourn figures to pick up in the near future.

• Mets rumors: Michael Bourn a real possibility? - MLB Daily Dish
  New York added Shaun Marcum this morning, could Michael Bourn be next to head to Queens?

• The Mets' Outfield Could Be Better Than Expected - Amazin' Avenue
  While the Mets' five-man combination obviously lags far behind the outfields of division rivals Atlanta and Washington, it might be considerably better than expected.

• Should Mets get a break on the draft-compensation rules? - Baseball Nation
  The Mets want free agent Michael Bourn, but don't want to give up the draft pick specified by the rules.

• Philadelphia Phillies sign Delmon Young - MLB Daily Dish
  The Philadelphia Phillies have signed free agent outfielder Delmon Young to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

• Done With Ruben Amaro Jr: A Special Comment - The Good Phight
  "I can't believe I was so stupid. And now I have to own up to it." A wonderful piece from Liz Roscher here.

• Marlins offer Pat White minor-league contract - MLB Daily Dish
  Former Dolphins and West Virginia quarterback Pat White may give baseball another try.

• Marlins sign Kevin Slowey, Mitch Talbot, Matt Downs - MLB Daily Dish
  The Miami Marlins have signed right-handers Kevin Slowey and Mitch Talbot and utility player Matt Downs to minor league contracts.

And juuuuuuuuust in case you didn't see every last detail, I think we really kicked ass at covering everything on the Justin Upton trade, and our Braves team site Talking Chop led by Gondee has done an absolutely phenomenal job blowing away the internet with his coverage. Check 'em out:

• Justin Upton trade: The whole story in one place - MLB Daily Dish
  As the dust settles on the 2nd or 3rd largest trade of the offseason (let that simmer in your head for a moment), let's take a look back at how this whole thing happened.

• The Atlanta Braves Quest For Justin Upton - Talking Chop
  Follow all the news and rumors of the Braves quest to acquire Justin Upton -- from early offseason rumors to eventual trade.