Manny switches agents, hires Boras  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Manny Ramirez spoke to reporters about his contractual situation Thursday, but when he did he failed to mention one new revelation: Ramirez is switching agents and has hired Scott Boras, a friend of Ramirez's told SI.com.

Perez wins arbitration case  —  Hearing was first for Mets since Cone's 16 years ago  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Pitcher Oliver Perez won his salary arbitration case against the Mets on Friday and will be paid $6.5 million this year rather than the team's offer of $4,725,000.

Report: Photo exists of Clemens at Canseco party  —  The 1998 party at Jose Canseco's house in Miami may have started out as a gathering of friends and family.  It has turned into an event worthy of congressional testimony and a source of “evidence.”  —  There is a photo of Roger Clemens …

Hard pitches and hard work  —  It was an interesting day in camp as the pitchers threw live batting practice to the hitters.  I watched Mike Mussina and Chien-Ming Wang face Johnny Damon, Derek Jeter, Bobby Abreu and Jesus Montero.  —  The format was pretty simple.  Each pitcher threw 35 pitches.

Minor League Report: Jonathon Niese  —  Lefty displaying all the raw skills Mets are salivating over  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The late Dan Quisenberry threw right-handed and clearly thought left-handed, occasionally lamenting the former condition.  Left-handedness, once considered …

Who should bat leadoff for Braves?  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. _ Good morning/afternoon on another mid-70s day from Dark Star, where I'd like to know who you think will bat first and second for the Braves ahead of Hoss and Tex.  —  (Actually, I'd like you to deliver a Mellow Mushroom pizza …

Hughes hitting glove with more force  —  Right-hander's comfort, velocity have increased  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees' catching tandem was ready to hit the streets after another early afternoon at camp when Jose Molina dropped by with a tidbit for Jorge Posada.

Marlins' ballpark plan approved  —  Stadium construction scheduled to begin in November  —  MIAMI — After eight years of searching for a long-term home — and eight years of frustration — the Marlins on Thursday ecstatically found the answer to their dreams.

Notes: Dempster to start Cactus opener  —  Lee, Fukudome may be forming bond; Samardzija impressive  —  MESA, Ariz. — Ryan Dempster, hoping to make the switch back to the rotation after three seasons as a closer, will start the Cactus League opener Feb. 28, with Carlos Zambrano and Jason Marquis following in the next two games.

Notes: Torre to rest catcher Martin  —  Skipper hopes to keep backstop fresh during long campaign  —  VERO BEACH, Fla. — All Star, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger catcher Russell Martin received his official notification from manager Joe Torre that he won't be played into the ground this year.

Jeter: Forget MVP, I'd rather win the Series  —  Alex Rodriguez said yesterday that that Derek Jeter would win the MVP.  Asked about that prediction today, Jeter looked like he was chewing on dirt.  —  “I don't even think about it.  I have to be honest with you guys, man.  I'd much rather win.

Source: Indiana, Sampson discussing settlement  —  What's Next For Kelvin Sampson and Indiana  —  While discussions over the fate of Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson remained fluid through Friday afternoon, a final determination has been delayed because of talk of a potential financial settlement, a university official said.