Angelos the answer man … FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. // Orioles owner Peter Angelos emerged from the club's spring training offices moments before yesterday's exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox and told a group of waiting reporters that he was there to watch a game and not to make statements.

Floyd goes to bat defending his defense  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — With Lou Piniella's emphasis on fielding in Cubs camp, left fielder Cliff Floyd can only think: Don't forget about me.  —  Thought to be the weak link in the outfield defense, especially as he recovers from off-season left heel surgery …

Wells has new ailment: diabetes  —  PEORIA, Ariz. - David Wells' life changed two weeks ago when he learned he has Type 2 diabetes, also called adult-onset diabetes.  —  "Obviously, this is a concern," the Padres' 43-year-old pitcher said yesterday.  "But it's beatable.  And I'm going to beat it.

Sox are looking ahead in advance  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For several weeks after the conclusion of last season, the Red Sox kicked around ways to improve the team's major-league advance scouting staff.  —  General manager Theo Epstein, manager Terry Francona and the coaching staff …

2007 Projected Division Standings  —  Thanks to the extremely hard work of the contributors at this site, The Hardball Times keeps on getting better.  No doubt by now you have flicked through our latest offering: The 2007 Preseason Annual.  There is no excuse not to own a copy …

No more baby steps: Seattle to let loose Hernandez  —  "He's stupid young," Bavasi says.  "It's ridiculous.  That is so forgotten because he's as big as a house, he's sure of himself and he's never done anything wrong.  —  "People look at him like Bob Gibson.  But he was a child last year."

Sox' Schilling sharpens skills  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — With the rest of the team across the state in Fort Lauderdale, Curt Schilling walked to the mound on Field 3, the last field on the left at the Red Sox' player development complex.  It was typical for the pitcher, avoiding a divisional opponent …

60 seconds with Stan Kasten, the president of the Washington Nationals  —  Joe Capozzi spoke with Stan Kasten, the president of the Washington Nationals.  —  The Marlins and Nationals will play the last home opener at RFK Stadium on April 2.  Will President Bush throw out the first pitch?

Sore knee adds to Hermida's misery  —  MELBOURNE — Right fielder Jeremy Hermida's efforts to work out of a spring slump were put on hold Sunday when he was scratched from the lineup because of a sore right knee.  —  Hermida fouled a pitch square off his right kneecap in his last at-bat Saturday.

Kyle goes slow in 2nd year  —  Works on off-speed  —  TAMPA - You can hear it when Kyle Farnsworth pitches, low rumbles and gasps from the crowd when the Yankee reliever nears 100 miles per hour on the scoreboard radar gun.  Jorge Posada has noticed it from his crouch behind the plate.

Velocity rarely fast track to top  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Watch Ambiorix Burgos' eyes light up like the red digits on a radar gun when asked about his fastest pitch.  "Last year, 103 [mph].  Three or four times," the Mets' 22-year-old reliever said.  —  Watch pitching coach Rick Peterson grimace at the same question.

A Conversation with Peter Abraham  —  One of the great joys of the 2006 baseball season was the emergence of Peter Abraham's Lohud Yankees Blog.  Abraham's writing has taken fans into the Yankee clubhouse in an unprecedented way, giving us a daily—and sometimes hourly—behind the scenes look at the Bombers.

Mets strive to improve outfield defense  —  Alou, Beltran, Green work with Manuel on all aspects of game  —  JUPITER, Fla. — The travel chart affixed to the bulletin board in the Mets' clubhouse had check marks next to the names of Moises Alou, Carlos Beltran, Endy Chavez, Shawn Green, Ben Johnson and Lastings Milledge.

How the Seattle Mariners Can Win the World Series  —  Brad talks with Derek Jacques about the Mariners' chances on Baseball Prospectus Radio.  Click to download the mp3.  —  Can a team that's finished in their division cellar for three straight years win the World Series?