Mets Set to Make Torrealba an Offer He Can't Refuse  —  The last time the Mets needed a starting catcher, after the 2005 season, they went hard after the top two free agents, Ramón Hernández and Bengie Molina.  General Manager Omar Minaya visited both players …

Score one for the voters  —  Sabathia was the right choice for AL Cy Young  —  Is 20 wins no longer a magic number?  It's about time.  —  This is not the first time that the Cy Young voters have bypassed a 20-game winner like Josh Beckett for a pitcher who didn't win 20, like the 19-7 C.C. Sabathia.

Nationals exhibit stadium's progress  —  Team president Kasten takes mayor Fenty on tour of new park  —  WASHINGTON — Twelve months ago, Nationals Park existed as blueprints, computer models and a lot of dirt and concrete.  —  Today, it is a baseball stadium.

Rogers, Hunter on Rangers' wish list  —  GM Daniels says club is preparing offers to targeted guys  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers have expressed interest in bringing back pitcher Kenny Rogers, and have also begun their all-out pursuit of free-agent center fielder Torii Hunter.

Braves to meet with Glavine's agent  —  Conference in Phoenix area first chance to discuss money  —  ATLANTA — While many Braves fans might have already made the assumption that Tom Glavine will be enjoying a homecoming during the 2008 season, Glavine's agent, Gregg Clifton, says his client hasn't made any decisions or assumptions.

Youkilis shaves his beard for charity  —  Gillette company donates $5,000 for slugger's being shorn  —  BOSTON — As routes to stardom go, Kevin Youkilis took a different tack.  His hirsute forebear, Johnny Damon, was as much defined by his carefree streak as by his long locks.

Probabilistic Model of Range, Third Basemen, 2007  —  The Washington Nationals and Ryan Zimmerman lead the way at third base.  —  Team Third Basemen PMR, 2007, Visit Smooth Distance Model, 2007 data only  —  Team In Play Actual Outs Predicted Outs DER Predicted DER Ratio  —  Nationals  —  4591

Rivera Turns the Tables, Making the Yanks Wait  —  The Yankees' latest offer to Mariano Rivera — three years for $45 million — would make him by far the highest-paid closer ever, and team officials are somewhat surprised he has not yet accepted.  The initial offer was for $5 million less …

Christensen completes Colon trade  —  Left-hander immediately designated for assignment  —  DETROIT — The Tigers finalized their summer trade of Roman Colon on Tuesday, when the Royals sent Double-A left-hander Danny Christensen their way as the player to be named in return.

Arizona looking to woo Reds  —  Voters in Sarasota, Fla., recently rejected paying for renovations to the Cincinnati Reds' training stadium, which leaves the team looking for a new spring home - and Arizona wondering if it could snare another Florida team.  —  Eyes are on Tucson …

Reds COO Allen steps down  —  Long-time Cincinnati executive will stay on as consultant  —  CINCINNATI — John Allen is credited for moving the operation of the Reds franchise into modern times while also rekindling attention to its storied tradition.  —  Allen announced Tuesday …

Cubs send outfielder Monroe to Twins  —  Prior, Guzman activated from 60-day disabled list  —  CHICAGO — The Cubs continued to shuffle their roster in preparation for 2008, dealing outfielder Craig Monroe to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday for a player to be named.