Wells and Blue Jays agree to $126 million, 7-year extension  —  TORONTO (AP) — All-Star center fielder Vernon Wells and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Friday night to a $126 million, seven-year contract extension through 2014, the sixth-largest deal in baseball history.  —  "How can you not be happy?"

Angels not pursuing pitcher Zito  —  General Manager Bill Stoneman all but confirmed Friday that the Angels were not pursuing free-agent left-hander Barry Zito, a development that would seem to put a crimp in the team's efforts to land a proven power hitter.

Return of Benitez is drawing closer  —  The Marlins and Giants continue closing in on the framework of a deal that would bring back closer Armando Benitez.  Yet it still hasn't reached the medical record review stage.  —  Two key issues: How much of Benitez's $7.6 million 2007 salary …

Red Sox name new broadcast team  —  Castiglione will be joined by two new faces in the booth  —  BOSTON — Red Sox radio broadcasts will have both a traditional and new feel to them in 2007.  —  Entercom and the Red Sox announced the team's revamped broadcast team on Friday …

Source: Padres reach one-year deal with Brocail … The San Diego Padres have reached agreement with right-handed reliever Doug Brocail on a one-year, $500,000 contract, according to a baseball source.  The contract, which includes incentive bonuses, is conditional on Brocail passing a physical exam.

Sox make a move for the bullpen  —  Donnelly, Romero added for setup roles  —  While Daisuke Matsuzaka decided to stick around town for a few days to get acquainted with his new surroundings, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein wasted little time turning his attention to other business.

A Shift in Focus Doesn't Change Boras's Objective  —  As Scott Boras relaxed on an airplane that was about to depart from Boston for Southern California yesterday afternoon, he had already shifted his negotiating focus to Barry Zito from Daisuke Matsuzaka.  —  Tense negotiations …

Hirsh stands tall in blockbluster trade  —  Heralded prospect figures to be a big part of Colorado's plans  —  DENVER — Much of the shock over seeing the Rockies trade right-handed pitcher Jason Jennings to the Astros on Tuesday is understandable.  Fans knew Jennings …

Vidro trade temporarily put on hold  —  Before joining M's, ex-Nat must wait until Monday for physical  —  The trade between the Nationals and Mariners that sent second baseman Jose Vidro to Seattle and outfielder Chris Snelling and right-hander Emiliano Fruto to Washington will be put …

Rockies add left-handed depth with DuBose, Gallo  —  Eric DuBose, a former first-round draft choice of Oakland, and Mike Gallo, a member of the 2004 and 2005 postseason roster with Houston, have signed minor league contracts with the Rockies, adding to the pool of left-handed pitchers who will be in big-league camp in February.

Front office plans for Rangers' future  —  Organizational meetings gather club's brain trust  —  ARLINGTON — A keynote address from owner Tom Hicks about the need for stability, a visit from Dallas Cowboys scouting legend Gil Brandt and a bowling tournament highlighted the Rangers …