Speed trap  —  Bonds failed amphetamine test, blamed teammate  —  Barry Bonds, already under investigation for lying under oath about his steroid use, failed a test under Major League Baseball's amphetamine policy last season and then initially blamed it on a teammate, the Daily News has learned.

Notes: Robinson offered spring job  —  Team doesn't extend full-time position to former manager  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals announced during a press luncheon on Wednesday that Frank Robinson will not be offered a full-time job with the organization.  Washington, however …

PEDRO WON'T TAKE CHANCE  —  REHAB ON 'EXACT TIMETABLE'  —  The Mets began their annual minicamp yesterday in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Pedro Martinez came to work.  The bad news is, Martinez won't pick up a ball until March and doesn't want to rush simply to return before the All-Star break.

Pedro not rushing his return  —  Mets' ace eager to pitch, but will not rush his comeback  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Pedro Martinez was all smiles Wednesday afternoon as he walked through the Minor League clubhouse at the Mets' Tradition Field complex — and with good reason.

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 …

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 …

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.

Rangers plan to move summer night games' start time to 7:35  —  DALLAS - Rangers fans ready for spring training to begin had the chance to talk some baseball with members of the organization at the first of five planned town hall meetings Wednesday night at an Academy Sports & Outdoors.

BWAA chapter honors Atkins  —  At a recent banquet in California, San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers ran into Garrett Atkins.  Rather than make small talk, Towers got straight to the point.  —  "I told him, 'Man, you are a tough out,"' Towers said.

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 …