Bedard-Jones deal going down  —  UPDATE (4:47 p.m.): I just spoke to Mariners spokesman Tim Hevly, who confirmed Jones has been called back to the U.S. Hevly said he could not comment further, which more or less tells us Jones is about to be dealt because major league clubs do not stiff winter league teams …

Twins may soon ask, ‘Is this the final offer?’  —  Indications from Twins officials are that this is a critical week in the Johan Santana sweepstakes.  —  The club has not set any hard deadlines yet but may soon tell the teams most interested in Santana — the Mets, Yankees and Red Sox …

Glavine puts Mets finale in perspective  —  Lefty disappointed, not devastated about last game in New York  —  The Mets had hemorrhaged; Shea Stadium was an exposed nerve.  A grotesque inning had begotten a dreadful defeat that completed an epic collapse.

Baseball Could Weather Recession  —  The Business of Sports Network is pleased to announce the addition of Dave Rouleau to our staff of writers and researchers.  Some may know of Dave through his work with Baseball Digest Daily, which he will continue to do.

‘I think the team is set to win ball games’  —  The Phillies lost Aaron Rowand this off-season, and that created a void offensively and defensively.  —  The Phillies think Shane Victorino will do just fine in center field.  —  But who replaces Rowand's bat?

Biggio presents Pedroia with Rookie award  —  NEW YORK—They gave out baseball's biggest hardware at the New York baseball writers dinner tonight, and retiring Astros second baseman Craig Biggio was the fitting pick to present Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia with the AL Rookie of the Year award.

Tigers, Curtis Granderson begin talks for long-term contract  —  The Tigers have initiated talks with centerfielder Curtis Granderson on a long-term contract extension, according to one person with knowledge of the discussions.  —  A conversation earlier this month between the team …

Cuddyer's preference is to stay in right field  —  Ron Gardenhire was apparently serious when he suggested Michael Cuddyer could be tried in center field.  —  Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer on Saturday reacted to news that manager Ron Gardenhire considers him an option for center field.

Notes: Redding has more confidence  —  Veteran heads into Spring Training with eye on rotation spot  —  MANASSAS, Va. — Tim Redding went looking for a trophy this offseason, but it had nothing to do with baseball.  —  The Nationals right-hander, an avid hunter, traveled to several locales in pursuit of deer.

Rift between Yankees, Williams grows  —  NEW ROCHELLE - It has been nearly 16 months since Bernie Williams last played a game for the Yankees.  But his separation from the team remains uncomfortable - and now it has become contentious.  —  Williams, 39, refuses to say whether he has retired, leaving the Yankees unsure of his status.

BASEBALL: Francona praises Cavs' program  —  After arriving in Charlottesville on Friday, Terry Francona had an odd request.  —  The manager of the Boston Red Sox wanted to see Davenport Field, Virginia?s baseball stadium.  —  The lights were off at the stadium, but with help …