Around the Horn: Corner Infielders  —  Slugger moved back to original position of third base in 2006 … MIAMI — In his comparatively short career, Miguel Cabrera has already established himself as one of the premier hitters in the game.  But can the Marlins' three-time All-Star emerge as an all-around third baseman?

New Blue Jay Thomson rips Lo Duca's catching  —  TORONTO — John Thomson was surprisingly candid Wednesday about one of the reasons he chose the Toronto Blue Jays over the Mets: He didn't want to pitch to New York catcher Paul Lo Duca.  —  Thomson agreed to a $500,000 …

Mulder to return to Cardinals  —  After weeks of speculation, Mark Mulder has finally decided where he will pitch next season.  —  ESPN's Peter Gammons reported Wednesday that Mulder will return to the St. Louis Cardinals.  The guaranteed deal is for two years and $13 million …

Sources: Schoeneweis close to 3-year deal with Mets  —  The New York Mets are on the verge of signing free-agent pitcher Scott Schoeneweis to a three-year deal, major league sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.  —  Schoeneweis has experience as a starter and a reliever …

Worrell retires from Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -Relief pitcher Tim Worrell retired Wednesday after a 14-year career that ended with the San Francisco Giants.  —  Worrell pitched for nine teams as a dependable, durable reliever and an occasional starter.

A Pedro sighting  —  Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez is upbeat about his shoulder recovery as he visits Mets' minicamp.  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — On a day when the sun and clouds were fighting to a draw and the breeze was a little too chilly for Florida, the Mets held a mini-camp Wednesday …

Murcer Says Brain Tumor Is Malignant  —  Bobby Murcer, a former Yankees outfielder and their longest-serving current announcer, said yesterday that a tumor removed from his brain during surgery on Dec. 28 was malignant.  He did not describe his prognosis.  —  "As we begin a new year …

Paper: Bonds blamed failed amphetamines test on teammate  —  CBS SportsLine.com wire reports  —  NEW YORK — Barry Bonds failed a test for amphetamines last season and originally blamed it on a teammate, the Daily News reported Thursday.  —  When first informed of the positive test …

Back to the Boogie Down  —  Former South Bronx star Sanchez hopes to make mark with Bombers  —  Humberto Sanchez made his annual appearance at South Bronx High School late last month to provide some of the Phoenix baseball players with perspective and instruction from a professional pitcher.

Cubs may still have some moves to make  —  After spending nearly $300 million this off-season, the Cubs still aren't finished.  —  The team is trying to add two outfielders, and a trade of right fielder Jacque Jones remains a possibility.  —  Jones, signed for $9 million over the next two seasons …

Governor favors helping build stadium  —  Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday cited the euphoria over the University of Florida's national football championship among the reasons the state should reverse course and help pay for a Florida Marlins baseball stadium.  —  "I'm favorably inclined to it," Crist said.

Tainted title  —  Marises believe MLB should return HR crown to Roger  —  Mark McGwire was already on the mind of Rich Maris, one of the kids of Roger Maris, when I phoned him on Tuesday.  But that's only because earlier that day McGwire's annual $6,200 check had arrived to Roger's widow …

Preaching patience is name of game  —  They made a play for free agent sluggers Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano.  —  They told the Red Sox they were interested in outfielder Manny Ramirez.  —  They inquired of the Rockies about the availability of first baseman Todd Helton and with the White Sox about third baseman Joe Crede.