Omar looking high & Lowe  —  DANA POINT, Calif. - Mets GM Omar Minaya bowled an average of 150 while competing against his counterparts from other teams Tuesday afternoon.  He insisted the two-hour event was productive with regard to discussing trades, and didn't just serve as a social gathering.

Peavy Deal Could Come Down to Location, Location, Location  —  The agent for pitcher Jake Peavy tried on Tuesday to soften comments made a day earlier by Kevin Towers, the San Diego Padres' general manager, who said the Yankees were among the teams to whom Peavy would accept a trade.

Phillies would need righthanded bat if Burrell leaves  —  DANA POINT, Calif. - Manager Charlie Manuel was in town yesterday, shaking hands with well-wishers and meeting with new general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. One of the topics of conversation between the two men was Plan B - as in, Plan Burrell.

Pitching top priority, but Mets look at Ibañez  —  DANA POINT, Calif. - The Mets couldn't be more clear about their offseason strategy: They scored 799 runs in 2008, the same number as the Phillies, tying them for second place in the National League.  Their offense isn't the problem.

Florida Marlins talk to Rangers about catcher Max Ramirez  —  At a meeting of general managers, the Marlins have talked to Texas about getting catcher Max Ramirez in exchange for young pitching.  —  CSPENCER@MIAMIHERALD.COM  —  DANA POINT, Calif. — The Marlins have spoken to the Texas Rangers …

GM meetings produce lots of rumors involving Royals — but only rumors  —  Let's put the disclaimer up front before touching on some of the rumors and chatter circulating this week at the St. Regis Resort as baseball's 30 general managers hold their annual meetings.  —  Most rumors, even when valid, don't lead to anything.

Honeymoons and Divorces  —  Joe Maddon is getting married on Saturday, and he will then head to Europe for his honeymoon.  “We're going to try to see a lot of Europe on foot with backpacks and that kind of stuff, see some old churches and all the other sites, but we'll also stay at some really nice hotels,” Maddon said.

Marlins unveil new park's dimensions  —  Outfield to resemble Dolphin Stadium's; site will be pitcher-friendly … MIAMI — Some of the characteristics of the old stadium will be incorporated into the Marlins' new ballpark.  —  Specifically, the field dimensions.

Alejo brought back as strength coach  —  First stint of nine years with A's ended with hire by Giambi  —  OAKLAND — Bob Alejo, best known for his ties to former A's slugger and current free-agent first baseman Jason Giambi, was hired Tuesday for a second tour of duty as Oakland's strength and conditioning coach.

An Open Letter to Larry Lucchino - from a Grounds Crew Member  —  The Red Sox have a problem with how they treat some of their people.  I'm writing so you're aware of the problem.  —  Let me start off by saying that I'm a lifelong Red Sox fan - an admirer of the success you and the Red Sox management have brought to the team.

Baltimore Orioles  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.

2009 Mariners: Players of interest  —  DANA POINT, Calif. — Jack Zduriencik was making small talk with some Seattle reporters Monday, and he earnestly promised, “I'll never tell you how to do your job.”  —  Unfortunately, much as I appreciated the sentiment, I couldn't reciprocate.

YANKEES SET TO FINALIZE STAFF  —  PENA TO JOIN GIRARDI AS BENCH COACH  —  The Yankees are set to finalize their coaching staff with the slight surprise that Tony Pena is going to become Joe Girardi's bench coach, The Post has learned.  —  The moves were not finalized …

Church is no fan of Francesa  —  We knew all along (and from personal experience) that Mike Francesa's talk-radio blather last month about Mets right fielder Ryan Church hating it in New York was a bunch of nonsense.  Well, that was confirmed from the man himself today when Church told mlb.com …