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.

Yank bats see why Joba rules  —  TAMPA - Joba Chamberlain dazzled the baseball world late last summer with his blazing fastball and nasty slider.  This spring, he's doing his best to show that he's much more than a two-pitch pitcher.  —  On Friday, four of his teammates got a first-hand look …

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 …

Jeter: I'll play short for as long as I can  —  TAMPA - The day will come when Derek Jeter is no longer playing shortstop for the Yankees.  Just don't expect that day to be here anytime soon.  —  For years, stat heads have said that Jeter is a below-average fielder, yet managers and coaches voted …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.