Rocket visits Yanks; no decision yet  —  Pettitte, Jeter think Clemens will pitch again, when he's ready  —  TAMPA, Fla. — As Andy Pettitte warmed up on the mound before Wednesday night's game against the Reds, Roger Clemens settled into a seat next to the Yankees dugout, just behind Joe Torre.

A's dealt a blow  —  Kotsay to have back surgery, likely out until June  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics center fielder Mark Kotsay could be sidelined up to three months following arthroscopic surgery on his back Thursday.  —  The procedure, to be performed in Los Angeles …

Notes: Crawford treating sore wrist  —  Speedy left fielder suffering from minor tendinitis in left hand  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Carl Crawford can be seen before workouts this spring wearing a clear plastic bag wrapped on his left hand that extends midway up his forearm.

Mariners Notebook: Mellow Bonds shows up with little fanfare  —  Scene surrounding Bonds mirrors his mellow attitude  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — If you didn't know better, you'd have sworn Barry Bonds was the happiest, most carefree guy in the world.  —  As he came to the plate …

Buehrle's contract open for discussion  —  Parties express similar sentiments; free agency looms  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — The doors remain wide open on both sides in regard to negotiations for a multi-year contract between the White Sox and Mark Buehrle.  —  But by reading between the lines …

How the Florida Marlins Can Win the World Series  —  Will talks with Christina about Florida's chances in the Marlins Hope and Faith edition of Baseball Prospectus Radio.  Click to download the mp3.  —  Now, I know what you're thinking, Marlins-brand hope and faith might seem an unusual topic to bring up …

Martinez lightly throws  —  Mets ace tosses ball for first time since surgery in Oct.  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Pedro Martinez threw a baseball Wednesday for the first time since rotator cuff surgery last October.  —  The New York Mets ace lightly tossed a ball for about 10 minutes …

Start getting used to it: Papelbon wants to close book on bullpen  —  FORT MYERS - Tim Wakefield [stats] was being lighthearted, but he spoke for Red Sox [team stats] fans everywhere yesterday when asked about Jonathan Papelbon [stats].  —  The whole closer-vs.-starter debate just won't go away …

Jenkins leads Brewers past Rockies  —  Gallardo doesn't allow hit in three innings of relief  —  BREWERS 8, ROCKIES 2  —  Brewers at the plate: Geoff Jenkins led the Brewers offense, lacing a pair of RBI doubles to right and center, reaching base in his third at-bat by an error from the shortstop …

Notes: Fielder ready to return to lineup  —  First baseman says he'll be available to play Thursday  —  PHOENIX — So much for Prince Fielder's return to action.  —  The Brewers first baseman has been sidelined by a strained right quadriceps and was expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Notes: Escobar struggles with injury  —  Hill showing desire to make rotation; Guzman making strides  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The injury bug has bitten Nationals outfielder Alex Escobar again.  On Wednesday, he was scheduled to be the designated hitter against the Astros …