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 …

Pride comes before sale: Angelos isn't ready  —  Peter Angelos might someday sell his majority share of the Orioles to a new ownership group that includes soon-to-be Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, but not until he's good and ready.  —  If he were to put the franchise up for bid …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …