Amid Scandal, ‘Alex Rodriguez Park’ Is Unveiled  —  CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The centerpieces gave off the scent of innocence in bloom.  At every table on the baseball field Friday night there were glass vases filled with unshelled peanuts, Cracker Jack and toy baseballs, with miniature bats rising …

Mariners sign first-round pick Fields  —  Former Georgia closer was selected 20th overall in 2008 Draft  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — The Mariners have reached an agreement on a contract with Josh Fields, their first-round selection in last June's First-Year Player Draft.

Mets add to crowded rotation competition, sign pitcher Livan Hernandez  —  Mets GM Omar Minaya said on Feb. 3 that there would be no more “big moves” prior to the Mets breaking camp in Port St. Lucie this week, but he didn't say anything about making another call to arms.

Madden: Murphy could be a hit as Danny Ballgame  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Daniel Murphy is the baseball equivalent of a gym rat.  He never wants to leave the field, and mostly hasn't since we last saw him 4-1/2 months ago when the 2008 Mets and Shea Stadium had their mutual swan songs.

You wanted a roster, here's a roster  —  I have literally received two dozen e-mails from people in the last 24 hours asking about roster numbers.  Rather than answer all of them, I asked the Yankees to e-mail me a roster I could post.  So thanks to the very efficient Connie, here you go:

Yankees Sign Brett Tomko  —  With the first workout for pitchers and catchers on Saturday, the Yankees are still fine-tuning their minor league contracts.  General Manager Brian Cashman confirmed that the team has signed Brett Tomko to a minor league deal.  —  Tomko, who turns 36 on April 7, is 95-99 over a 12-year career.

CC Sabathia audio from today  —  Welcome readers of The Big Lead.  Don't cause any trouble.  —  Here is the full audio from CC Sabathia's interview today.  It was in the home dugout at Big Stein Field and lasted about 12 minutes.  I think a listen will give you a good sense of what kind of person he is.

Hall injures calf, out four to six weeks  —  Infielder could be questionable for Brewers' April 7 season opener  —  The Brewers did not get through Day 1 of Spring Training without their first injury of the year.  —  Bill Hall, the front-runner to start at third base …

Pettitte arrives, talks contract  —  Andy Pettitte arrived at camp today and chatted for a while about Alex Rodriguez, which is not much of a surprise given that Pettitte himself went through a performance-enhancing drug scandal just a year ago.  —  But while much of the conversation focused on that topic …

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New witness claims she saw trainer inject Bonds  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors plan to call Barry Bonds' former personal shopper to testify at his trial next month that she saw the slugger's personal trainer inject him.  —  Prosecutors also said in a court filing Friday …

Leyritz to wait for trial in jail after bail revoked  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz had his bail revoked Friday and was put in jail to await trial on charges he killed a woman in a drunk driving accident.  —  Prosecutors said Leyritz drank alcohol before the trial …

How much is Joe Crede worth?  —  The Twins were present today in Arizona as free agent third baseman Joe Crede took batting practice.  The Twins remain interested in his services, but indications are that Crede wants $7 million guaranteed - up to $11 million with incentives - and the Twins aren't going there.