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Giants general manager Brian Sabean indicated Wednesday that first baseman Brandon Belt will remain at first base full time in 2014, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.

Belt has transitioned between first base and left field in his career, but the team is ready to stick with him as a full-time first baseman as it did in 2013. He hit .289/.360/.481 with 17 home runs and 67 RBI in 509 at-bats last season.

The Athletics and Diamondbacks have discussed a deal involving trading outfielder Yoenis Cespedes for outfielder A.J. Pollock, pitcher Tyler Skaggs and more, but neither side was comfortable with the deal, Fox Sports reports.

The framework suggests the Diamondbacks are serious about adding power to the lineup.

The Mets have non-tendered infielder Justin Turner.

In 200 at-bats, Turner hit .280/.319/.385. Turner was set to enter his first year of arbitration, but wasn't expected to receive more than $1 million, making the move a bit of a surprise. 

Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen was named the 2013 National League MVP Thursday, getting 28 of a possible 30 first-place votes.

McCutchen enjoyed a large 409-242 advantage over second-place finisher Yadier Molina in the voting. McCutchen hit .317 with 21 home runs, 84 RBI, 97 runs and 27 stolen bases in 2013.

According to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman, the Marlins and Cubs are considering talks regarding a trade of some of their top prospects.

The pitching-heavy Marlins may be willing to part with some of their young hurlers, including major leaguers Jacob Turner, Henderson Alvarez and Nate Eovadi as well as prospects Andrew Heaney , Justin Nicolino , Adam Conley and Jose Urena and late-season callup Brian Flynn. In return, they would likely target one or more of the Cubs' top hitting prospects, including Kris Bryant , Javier Baez , Albert Almora and Jorge Soler .

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper indicated on his Twitter account that he had stitches removed from his surgically repaired knee on Thursday. Harper also wrote that he rode a bike on Wednesday.

Less than two weeks ago, Harper had surgery and was told he would not be able to resume workouts for at least four weeks.

Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter, Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond and Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez have joined Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as Silver Slugger award winners among National League infielders.

Carpenter's first Silver Slugger award comes after leading the majors in runs (126), hits (199) and doubles (55) while hitting .318/.392/.481 with 11 home runs and 78 RBI in 626 at-bats. Desmond's second straight Silver Slugger award comes after hitting .280/.331/.453 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 600 at-bats. Alvarez's first career Silver Slugger award comes after hitting .233/.296/.473 with 36 home runs and 100 RBI in 558 at-bats.

Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen won his second straight Silver Slugger award Wednesday. An MVP finalist, McCutchen hit .317/.404/.508 with 21 home runs, 84 RBI and 27 stolen bases in 583 at-bats.

While Marlins general manager Dan Jennings told SiriusXM Radio on Sunday that the team won't deal outfielder Giancarlo Stanton this offseason, it appears they are prepared to make a longer-term commitment to their star slugger. MLB.com reports the Marlins' front office is looking into offering Stanton a multi-year contract.

Stanton has three years of arbitration eligibility remaining, but the Marlins are likely to try to lock him up with a lucrative contract offer. Previous reports have indicated that Stanton does not want to commit to a long-term deal to stay in Miami.

Marlins general manager Dan Jennings told SiriusXM radio Sunday that the team will not trade outfielder Giancarlo Stanton this offseason. Jennings added that "(Stanton) will be in right field at Marlins Park on Opening Day. We are building around him."

Despite playing in only 116 games, Stanton led the Marlins in home runs (24), RBI (62) and runs scored (62) this season.