METS, SOX BUTT HEADS OVER SANTANA  —  Teams involved in the Johan Santana sweepstakes confirm the Twins have intensified their efforts in the past 48 hours to generate the best offers from the main suitors - and indications are, this has come down to the Mets and the Red Sox for arguably the majors' best starter.

It's still a no-decision  —  But the Santana watch is getting into crunch time  —  With Red Sox pitchers and catchers due to report on Valentine's Day, the endgame appears at hand for Twins pitcher Johan Santana, who should know before the start of spring training what uniform he will be wearing in 2008.

Phillies fill third base hole, agree to deal with Feliz  —  The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent third baseman Pedro Feliz, pending a physical.

Cano deal finalized  —  The Yankees have completed their negotiations with Robinson Cano on a four-year contract.  Here is how it will break down:  —  2008: $3 million  —  2009: $6 million  —  2010: $9 million  —  2011: $10 million  —  2012: $14 million or a $2 million buyout

‘Joba Rules’ being rewritten for 2008  —  Chamberlain groomed for rotation but could see time in bullpen  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees believe that Joba Chamberlain will be just as dominant in their starting rotation as he was in relief.  Then again, it wouldn't hurt to keep that latter option.