Konerko focused on upcoming season  —  Not worried about future as he enters final year of contract  —  PEORIA, Ill — If a Major League Baseball primer exists concerning how to handle impending free agency as a player, then Paul Konerko probably contributed to that manual back in 2005.

Edmonds to return?  —  Maybe Jim Edmonds was dead serious.  Maybe it was all an elaborate put-on.  When it comes to Edmonds and Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, it can be tough to tell.  This much is certain: Edmonds said on Sunday night that he wants to come back and play for the Cardinals in 2010.

Jose Offerman banned for life by Dominican league … ORLANDO — Jose Offerman's career as a baseball manager was over Monday, at least in the Dominican Winter Baseball League.  —  The league suspended Offerman, interim manager of the Licey Tigers, for life after an incident Saturday …

Marlins' park now Sun Life Stadium  —  Dolphins reach five-year contract with financial company  —  MIAMI — The Marlins' home for the next two years will be known by yet another name for the 2010 season.  —  The football/baseball facility in South Florida, which is currently called Dolphin Stadium again …

Top 10 offseason performances … While nearly 100 free agents remain available, it's probably too late for any team to transform its team or winter with what's left.  So it's time to assess the winters of the 30 teams — or at least the top 10 of them.  —  Here they are, the 10 best performances …

Griffin: New Jays GM playing hardball  —  The Jays have decided to play hardball with six players who accepted arbitration.  Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos insists his team, for the first time in club history, is not prepared to negotiate with its arb-eligible players beyond the MLB dictated deadline of Tuesday.

Florida Marlins could still trade Dan Uggla, signed to $7.8 million contract, by opening day  —  Great news for all you Dan Uggla fans — he reached an agreement with the Marlins on a one-year, $7.8 million contract.  But that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be hitting home runs for the Marlins in 2010.

Pirates trade Bixler, sign Donnelly  —  The Pirates have traded Brian Bixler to the Indians for Jesus Brito in an exchange of infielders, clearing space on the full 40-man roster for the signing of free-agent reliever Brendan Donnelly, which was made official this afternoon after he passed his physical.

El Hombre in No Rush for Extension  —  Cardinals first baseman and three-time NL Most Valuable Player Albert Pujols told a media gathering this afternoon that he feels no urgency to negotiate a contract extension with the club, adding that he will not carry any pending talks into the season.

Inbox: Is Schafer still in the mix?  —  Bowman breaks down the cases for Opening Day starter  —  As the offseason is quickly drawing to a close, Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman answers your questions on the Braves' outfield and who will be the Opening Day starter.  —  What happened to Jordan Schafer?

Deadline nears in sale talks for Wizards  —  Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis is negotiating against a Wednesday deadline to buy the Washington Wizards and Verizon Center from the estate of sports entrepreneur Abe Pollin, a deal that could put him as lead owner of the region's biggest sports and entertainment empire.

Los Angeles Angels Top 10 Prospects  —  Los Angeles Angels … Tragedy descended on the Angels during the first week of the season, but they rebounded to win 97 games, third-most in franchise history.  —  Nick Adenhart, the organization's reigning No. 1 prospect, and two others died …