Favorable Reviews  —  Their Movie Tastes Differ, But Matsuzaka And Okajima Earn ...  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daisuke Matsuzaka's season almost ended before it began Wednesday.  —  Curse of the Bambino?  More like the Curse of the Banged Elbow.  —  It all started innocently enough.

Steinbrenner's daughter files divorce papers  —  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — George Steinbrenner's daughter filed divorce papers this week against husband Steve Swindal, a move that appears to end his chance to take over as head of the New York Yankees.  —  Jennifer Swindal filed the papers Tuesday …

Twins choose Silva over Garza  —  Struggling veteran Carlos Silva will be part of the starting rotation, while impressive rookie Matt Garza starts in Class AAA.  —  FORT MYERS, FLA. - The Twins re-assigned rookie pitcher Matt Garza to Class AAA Rochester on Wednesday, handing struggling veteran Carlos Silva …

Ordonez on verge of making Mariners  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — A smiling Rey Ordonez insists he has done all he can to complete one of the more improbable sports comebacks in recent memory.  —  And the Mariners now appear ready to reward the 36-year-old infielder, out of baseball since 2004, with a spot on their opening day roster.

Mets' bullpen in state of flux  —  Players want to know who will be with club in '07  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Some Mets squirmed on their clubhouse stools, because "something's not right" and "something's missing."  At the same time, the general manager, the manager and the staff analyzed …

A change-up in the bullpen?  —  Martin's struggles may push Rockies to put lefty on DL  —  MESA, Ariz. - A day away from breaking camp, the Rockies were faced with a redesigned bullpen Wednesday.  —  The plan was to carry two left- handers in the bullpen in addition to closer Brian Fuentes.

White Sox make pitching changes  —  Listless play makes Guillen growl after 7th loss in row  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Manager Ozzie Guillen left Tucson Electric Park in a bad mood.  —  After watching the White Sox perform lethargically while losing their seventh consecutive game …

Pirates Notebook: Sanchez progresses at plate, in field  —  By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — It was just the first step, and one gingerly taken.  —  Still, Freddy Sanchez began to show the Pirates he could be ready for opening day — even if only as a pinch-hitter …

Notes: Rule 5 pick Goleski going back  —  Left-hander Kennedy officially named team's fifth starter  —  PHOENIX — Most everyone in an A's uniform at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Wednesday was understandably giddy.  —  For most, the smiles and easy laughter stemmed from the prospect …

Cards have tough decisions ahead  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Skip Schumaker is in, John Rodriguez is out and an overcrowded bullpen awaits a potential trade before taking final shape.  —  Manager Tony La Russa almost completed construction of the Cardinals' opening day roster Wednesday …

Wright good fit at No. 2  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — After coming up with excuses for putting David Wright in the No. 2 spot for most of spring training, Willie Randolph is showing his hand during its final days, using him there almost exclusively since his "tighten-up" meeting March 20.

Wright makes Rangers' rotation  —  egrant@dallasnews.com  —  PEORIA, Ariz. - The Rangers pitching staff is just about set.  They think.  —  Before their second shellacking in as many days, the Rangers named Jamey Wright their fifth starter, Kameron Loe their long reliever …

Around the horn: Westbrook unlikely to sign  —  Items from around the majors:  — While Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano is a good bet to sign a contract extension before Opening Day, the same can not be said for the Indians' Jake Westbrook and Astros' Jason Jennings, two other potential free-agent right-handers.