NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball has told the union which players it intends to suspend in its drug investigation and which ones will receive lengthier penalties for their roles in the Biogenesis case, two people familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. The sides are trying to reach as many agreements as possible that would avoid grievance hearings, and talks could push back an announcement until Friday. The meeting between MLB and the union on Tuesday, first reported by the New York Daily News, signalled the final stretch of talks. MLB hopes to announce the penalties for all players involved at the same time, both people said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcements were authorized. Three-time MVP Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees stands to receive the longest suspension. While 50 games is the standard for a first offence, the stiffer penalties for some players are tied to other alleged violations, including not being truthful to MLB investigators. Three 2013 All-Stars could face bans: Texas outfielder Nelson Cruz, San Diego shortstop Everth Cabrera and Detroit shortstop Jhonny Peralta. In a sign Peraltas suspension might be imminent, the Tigers acquired shortstop Jose Iglesias from Boston on Tuesday night as part of a three-way trade with the Chicago White Sox. Another 2013 All-Star, Oakland pitcher Bartolo Colon, was suspended last year following a positive testosterone test, as were Toronto outfielder Melky Cabrera and San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal. They wont receive additional discipline for that violation, the two people said. Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli and Seattle catcher Jesus Montero also have been linked in media reports to Biogenesis, a closed Florida anti-aging clinic that was accused by Miami New Times in January of distributing banned performing-enhancing drugs. Melky Cabrera was the 2012 All-Star game MVP while with San Francisco and Colon won the 2005 AL Cy Young Award with the Los Angeles Angels. Players who dont reach agreements can ask the players association to file grievances, which would lead to hearings before arbitrator Fredric Horowitz. Discipline for first offenders under the drug agreement usually is not announced until after the penalty is upheld, but there is an exception when the conduct leading to the discipline already has been made public. In addition, MLB may try to suspend Rodriguez under its collective bargaining agreement instead of its drug rules, which would lead to the suspension starting before the appeal. Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun was the first player to reach an agreement with MLB. The 2011 NL MVP accepted a season-ending 65-game suspension last week. Braun tested positive for elevated testosterone in October 2011 but a 50-game suspension was overturned the following February by an arbitrator who ruled Brauns urine sample was handled improperly. Rodriguez faces the harshest penalty. The Yankees expected him to be accused of recruiting other athletes for the clinic, attempting to obstruct MLBs investigation, and not being truthful with MLB in the past when he discussed his relationship with Dr. Anthony Galea, who pleaded guilty two years ago to a federal charge of bringing unapproved drugs into the United States from Canada. "A-Rod was my teammate in New York. Im glad he was my teammate," retired pitcher Roger Clemens said Tuesday in Boston, where he was at Fenway Park to mark the 25th anniversary of manager Joe Morgans team that won the 1988 AL East title. "I did things to make him feel comfortable. I did that for all of my teammates," Clemens said. "I think I was a pretty solid teammate." The seven-time Cy Young Award winner was acquitted last year of federal charges he lied to Congress when he said he didnt take steroids or human growth hormone. Clemens would not give his thoughts on MLBs Biogenesis investigation. 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Head coach Chip Kelly joined the 49ers after three years in Philadelphia Chip Kelly - San Francisco 49ersIts so early on, and management know they have a depleted roster. I think there were low expectations in this first year, and some changes to come, but I dont think it will be him. - JeffTheyre still paying Jim Tomsula, they dont want to be paying Chip Kelly and a new coach as well. - NeilVerdict: Safe Jaguars coach Gus Bradley has struggled to turn the franchise around in his three seasons as head coach Gus Bradley - Jacksonville JaguarsEn fuego. For those of us who speak Spanish, that means on fire! - JeffVerdict: Hot Jeff Fisher gave up six draft picks to get quarterback Jared Goff, but has yet to play him Jeff Fisher - Los Angeles RamsThere were rumours in weeks two and three that Fisher had signed a contract extension, and the Rams are waiting for the right time to announce it. Surely they would have announced it by now?Weve talked about the handling of Jared Goff, but theres something thats not right with this team at the moment - NeilThis one will be interesting to see how it plays out. 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They have got some really good players on defence but with discipline issues that continue to haunt them, all of these go back to the head coach. - JeffVerdict: Warm, but could get hot Hue Jackson and the Cleveland Browns have started again and must be patient to see rewards Hue Jackson - Cleveland BrownsI think hes safe right now. They understand they have a depleted roster, and theyre trying to put together a core group of players and change the culture. Its a long haul fix. - JeffOver the coming years, we will put the whole Browns management group on notice - a new approach in Cleveland, building from the start. But I cant trust the management until theres a new alternative at quarterback. - NeilVerdict: Safe... for now Jeff Reinebold believes Jets head coach Todd Bowles is dealing with the pressure of the New York media Todd Bowles - New York JetsThat seat can get hot real fast with the way the New York media work. This is a difficult one because they came to within a game of the play-offs, followed by an acrimonious contract negotiation with your quarterback who now isnt playing well. That can lead to cracks in the organisation.I think Bowles is doing a great job living in the fish bowl that is New York City and the constant criticism you get in the media there. - JeffVerdict: WarmYou can follow the results of all the coaches and their teams on NFL Redzone, live on Sky Sports Mix from 6pm every Sunday. Also See: NFL week ten highlights Be a part of our Thanksgiving audience! WATCH: NFL funnies and fails NFL Week 10 Pick Six ' ' '