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.

Roger Dean Stadium gets new GM  —  The Florida Marlins have chosen Joe Pinto to be Roger Dean Stadium's new general manager.  —  Pinto will oversee operations for the Jupiter ballpark which serves as the spring training home of the Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, as well as the Florida State League's Jupiter and Palm Beach clubs.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Rowand leaves door open for return  —  Free agent to draw much interest, but Philly still a possibility  —  PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Rowand spent the day before his official availability to all 30 teams in baseball playing 18 holes of golf with Chase Utley.  —  The teammates …