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.

Harper: Johan wows Mets hitters  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - There will be far bigger days, obviously, for Johan Santana and the Mets.  But there is always something captivating about this spring training ritual of live batting practice, particularly when a star pitcher is throwing for the first time in his new uniform.

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 …

BY GEORGE, IT'S THE BOSS!  —  OLD MAN GREETS ANDY, PRAISES JOBA IN VISIT  —  For the first time this spring, George Steinbrenner was having lunch at his favorite Legends Field hangout, Max's Cafe.  Andy Pettitte came strolling down the hallway on his way home when he spotted The Boss.

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 …

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.

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 …

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: 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.