Steinbrenner gets ‘inducted’ into Red Sox Nation  —  After new Yankees boss Hank Steinbrenner lambasted the notion of Red Sox Nation, Boston principal owner John Henry has offered an olive branch to his American League East rival.  —  Henry has decided to make Steinbrenner the newest member …

Wild card  —  Turnbow vows to get back under control  —  Phoenix - For a few hopeful days in early December, Derrick Turnbow's thoughts turned toward redemption.  The embattled reliever was led to believe he might get a second chance as the Milwaukee Brewers' closer.

Team Health Reports  —  Texas Rangers  —  The Rangers sent players to the disabled list 23 times last year, more than any other team.  Fourteen of those trips were for pitchers, again tops in the majors.Those injuries weren't solely responsible for the team's 19-35 start in April and May …

To be a champion ...  The secret behind the big-league success of a Robert Kraft or a John Henry isn't just savvy leadership.  It's setting out to win.  Quickly.  —  In major-league sports, it doesn't take long for owners to show their true colors: They either have what it takes to win - or they don't.

Braves, Francoeur don't appear close to long-term deal  —  Kissimmee, Fla. — For those holding out hope that Jeff Francoeur and the Braves might reach a long-term deal like Brian McCann did last spring, the chances appear to be getting dimmer.  —  Neither side will say for sure …

Scouts watch as Crede has a blast  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — The home run didn't have enough juice to travel all the way to the San Francisco area, but you can bet that the Giants at least heard about it.  —  After an -for-2 showing in his Cactus League debut Thursday, third baseman Joe Crede collected …

Phenom blazing trail toward Shea  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Five months after his 16th birthday, with a seven-figure signing bonus riding on his performance, Fernando Martinez stepped onto Field 7 at the Mets' complex during spring training in 2005, trying to impress the organization's top officials.

Ben Sheets' Last Year in Milwaukee?  —  We're well-overdue for a Ben Sheets rumor.  I like Michael Hunt's point on what could be the inevitable departure of Sheets: … If Hunt is right and Sheets has to leave, with Yovani Gallardo in the wings and a youthful studly lineup locked up the Brewers should be just fine.

Spring Training: Pearce's rise matches his swing  —  Slugging prospect aims to prove to Pirates he should stick  —  If we only had to worry about such things here in Western Pennsylvania this weekend.  Manager John Russell, right, applies sunscreen before the Pirates' exhibition game against the Reds yesterday in Sarasota.

Lineup's up  —  Today's lineup and planned subs for the 2:05 CST game against the Royals, presented by our sponsor, Nancy's Fine Roasted Chickens, pick one up today:  —  2B Ian Kinsler (German Duran)  —  LF Frank Catalanotto (Jason Botts)  —  SS Michael Young (Ramon Vazquez)