Kielty added as hedge against CF trade  —  In a move that gives them insurance if (when?) they trade Coco Crisp, the Sox have come to terms on a one-year deal with outfielder Bobby Kielty.  It's a nonguaranteed contract that will pay Kielty $800,000 if he makes the big-league roster, with an additional $300,000 in incentives.

Jeter swings deal with state on unpaid taxes  —  BY JOE MAHONEY IN ALBANY AND DOUGLAS FEIDEN IN NEW YORK  —  ALBANY - Derek Jeter has romanced Mariah Carey, squired Jessica Biel, sweet-talked Scarlett Johansson - and now he's made it to first base with the state taxman.

Too much, toon soon (cont.)  —  Not every team showed such restraint, though.  I have identified seven cases last year in which a team pushed a young pitcher at the major league level into the danger area of increased workload.  Here they are, the seven young pitchers most at risk for injury …

Topps card shows Giuliani celebrating with BoSox  —  NEW YORK (AP) -Rudy Giuliani, a Boston Red Sox fan?  —  When Topps baseball cards hit the stores this week it'll appear that way.  About one in every 70 packs will include a picture of the former New York City mayor, fist raised in victory …

Blue Jays brass gets candid with fans  —  Ricciardi and Co. posed tough questions at State of Franchise  —  TORONTO — The latest installment of the annual State of the Franchise event in Toronto strayed some from the typical love-in that the Blue Jays brass has experienced in years past.

Miller ready to create own moments  —  New Marlins left-hander experienced '03 magic as a fan  —  MIAMI — When the Marlins were celebrating one of their greatest accomplishments, Andrew Miller experienced a small part of it.  —  Then 18, Miller obtained a ticket for Game 5 of the 2003 World Series.

Ramirez bags Marlins' top fantasy spot  —  Expect production, but numbers may fall without protection  —  Many fantasy fans prefer to stock their rosters full of players from their favorite team, as opposed to players who make a living playing for a feared rival.

Roger Clemens repeats steroid, HGH denials after meeting with Congress  —  WASHINGTON - Roger Clemens emerged from a five-hour meeting with congressional investigators Tuesday and yet again denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs, as alleged in the Mitchell Report.

Lopez seeks a second act  —  Catcher clings to notion he can start again in the majors  —  When the Braves signed Javy Lopez to a minor-league contract this winter and invited him to spring training, their former star catcher had been out of baseball all year.

Notes: Slowes set for fourth season  —  Radio man's signature calls to usher in Nationals Park  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals have agreed to terms with radio play-by-play broadcaster Charlie Slowes to return to the team for a fourth season, according to two baseball sources.

Tigers pull off minor trade with Rangers  —  Detroit adds depth to farm system with right-hander Galarraga  —  For the second time in just over two months, the Tigers have pulled off a minor trade with the Rangers to add depth to their farm system, acquiring right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga …

Yu Darvish Could Be Posted  —  According to Sankei Sports (link in Japanese), the Nippon Ham Fighters are willing to post starter Yu Darvish if he wants to play in the Majors.  Darvish isn't a free agent until after the 2014 season.  A possible posting fee in excess of Daisuke Matsuzaka's $51MM …