Los Angeles Dodgers re-sign Vicente Padilla  —  The Dodgers finally completed their search for a fourth starter, re-signing Vicente Padilla to a one-year, $5.025 million contract after the veteran right-hander became a key member of their starting rotation down the stretch last season.

Prospectus Q and A: Jack Zduriencik by David Laurila  —  Jack Zduriencik … David Laurila: Is it fun being a big-league general manager?  —  Jack Zduriencik: Well, I don't know if I look at it quite like that, but I enjoy my job.  I've always enjoyed my jobs, so I've been fortunate in that respect.

The Orioles might be movin' on up  —  Editor's note: Yahoo! Sports will examine the offseason of every MLB team before spring training begins in mid-February.  Our series continues at No. 21 with the Baltimore Orioles.  —  2009 record: 64-98  —  Finish: Fifth place in American League East

Braves Top 11 Prospects  —  Four-Star Prospects  —  Three-Star Prospects  —  Two-Star Prospects  —  Four More:  —  12. J.J. Hoover, RHP: An over-slot 10th-round pick from 2008, Hoover showed excellent control and an impressive sinker/slider mix in his full-season debut.

Red Sox sign five to minor-league deals  —  According to the latest Baseball America Transactions log, the Red Sox have added five more players to minor-league deals.  Those players are:  —RHP Chad Paronto: The 34-year-old right-hander and native of Haverhill, NH, appeared in six big-league games …

Few spots left for remaining free agents  —  From Ben Sheets to Orlando Hudson to Johnny Damon, many players still eyeing jobs  —  Matt Holliday, John Lackey, Jason Bay and Chone Figgins all got their money.  But when more than 100 free agents and December non-tenders are still job hunting in late January …

Once veering off wrong track, Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera stands up to alcohol problem  —  DETROIT — Change can't come without a willing heart, and Miguel Cabrera wore his on his sleeve Thursday.  —  The Detroit Tigers first baseman admitted to a problem with alcohol during …

Source: The Phillies sign Shane Victorino for 3 years, $22 million  —  A source is telling me that the Phillies and Shane Victorino have reached a deal on a three-year, $22 million contract.  The team could announce it as early as tomorrow.  Jim Salisbury had reported earlier this week …

Gumbel's steroids commentary on McGwire also cites Bagwell  —  While I enjoy HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, I generally watch the advance DVD that I receive each week from producers rather than viewing the show as it airs.  Accordingly, I never see Gumbel's closing commentary unless I have a reason to watch a re-air of the show.

AP Interview: Jenkins wants more McGwire apologies  —  Buzz up!  —  NEW YORK (AP)—Ferguson Jenkins says Mark McGwire owes an apology to all those pitchers who gave up his home runs.  —  The Hall of Fame ace sent an open letter to The Associated Press this week, telling the former home-run king …

Q&A w/ Former MLB Pitcher Jim Bouton  —  Last month, former Major League pitcher Jim Bouton was gracious enough to take 30 minutes of his time to speak with me in a phone interview for an article about the transformation and evolution of the media that was published today on the LA-based Neon Tommy web site.

Phils sign Blanton to $24 million deal  —  Right-hander avoids arbitration with three-year extension  —  Joe Blanton and the Phillies were nearly $3 million apart on Tuesday.  On Thursday, they committed to each other for three seasons.  —  One year removed from potentially hitting the open market …

Seeds let your lawn grow like Fenway's  —  Boston Red Sox [team stats] fans will soon have everything they need - short of a dedicated groundskeeping crew - to grow grass exactly like the perfect turf at Fenway Park [map].  —  The Scotts Co. yesterday unveiled a grass-seed product that …

Tim Leiper named manager of 2010 Jacksonville Suns  —  Florida Marlins promote manager from Single-A Jupiter last season  —  Former Jacksonville Suns infielder Tim Leiper is returning to the team.  This time, he'll be in charge.  —  The Florida Marlins announced a new managerial staff for the 2010 Suns.