Phillies sign LHP Romero to three-year extension  —  PHILADELPHIA (TICKER) — The defending National League East Division champion Philadelphia Phillies have locked up one of the more consistent members of their beleaguered bullpen.  —  Philadelphia signed lefthander J.C. Romero to a three-year contract extension on Saturday.

Roger Clemens Retires After Shutting Out White Sox  —  23-year-old Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens pitched the first complete game shutout of the majors this season, allowing just 5 hits and 2 walks, and striking out 8, in Boston's 6-0 win over Chicago Saturday night.

Team Posada meets with Yankees GM Cashman  —  Jorge Posada, his wife and his agents met face-to-face with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman over lunch Friday afternoon, according to a person familiar with the situation, marking the first time the Yankees have met directly with their free-agent catcher.

'A little kismet' and a lot of hope  —  ST. PETERSBURG - So, the Rays' offseason shopping list turns out to be a bit more extensive than a stopgap shortstop and some serviceable relievers.  —  With the Times' report Friday that the team has plans for a splashy new waterfront home at the site …

Front Office Changes, but Will the Pirates?  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates have endured 15 consecutive losing seasons, one season short of the record for futility, and this is how they decided to reverse their fortunes:  —  ¶  The club chairman hired a president who had never run a club or even worked for one.

Bernie Williams says return to majors 'up in the air'  —  Bernie Williams enjoyed his first free summer in more than 20 years, but he hasn't ruled out the idea of making a return to the majors next season.  —  Where that would be is unknown, however, as the Yankees would be unlikely to offer …

Jenkins unranked at his spot  —  Team will not receive draft-pick compensation  —  When free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins signs with another team this winter, the Milwaukee Brewers will get no draft-pick compensation in return.  —  As difficult as it might be to believe …

Mariners Listening On Sexson  —  Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson hit a painful .205/.295/.399 last year.  He's got one more year on his contract at $14MM, and most feel that he can't help but be better in 2008.  Mariners GM Bill Bavasi recently acknowledged that some teams have inquired about Sexson.

If defense helps, Tulowitzki wins  —  Rookie Braun's offense hard to ignore  —  In a game where numbers resonate, fielding statistics are barely audible.  If putouts and assists, total chances and a player's error total don't spark lively conversation, mention of zone ratings and range factor might end it altogether.

Gotta hand it to him  —  Pedroia played through broken bone in playoffs … In 2004, it was Curt Schilling [stats]'s surgically repaired ankle.  Three years later, Dustin Pedroia [stats]'s broken hand offered perhaps the most remarkable tale of the Red Sox [team stats]' run to a World Series championship.

Polanco, Ordonez earn Silver Sluggers  —  Tandem is first Detroit pair to win hitting award since '92  —  DETROIT — Add another first-time honor to the list for Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco, and another honor to a growing list for outfielder Magglio Ordonez.

Astros introduce their new leadoff hitter  —  Houston native Bourn thrilled to play for hometown team  —  HOUSTON — With five months remaining until Opening Day, figuring out the order of next year's lineup isn't exactly a priority right now, considering the Astros still need to figure …

Pirates name Tanner senior advisor  —  Former skipper led "Family" to World Series title in 1979  —  PITTSBURGH — Speaking over the phone on Friday, Chuck Tanner had an excitement and passion in his voice that was impossible to miss. Having just been named a senior advisor …

Daniels to keep eye on trade landscape  —  Rangers GM looking for right deal after return from Orlando  —  Jon Daniels spent a week in Disney World surveying the trade landscape and one word comes to mind.  —  Challenging.  —  The Rangers general manager has shown over the past two years …