Even as they divorce, Damon thinking of a return to Yankees … Free agent Johnny Damon isn't upset about being unemployed.  Not at all.  He is spending time with his four kids and he is staying in playing shape, waiting for the right call to come, from a team with a deal he likes.

Marlins sign Turnbow to Minors deal  —  Former All-Star could bring experience to back end of 'pen  —  MIAMI — Adding experienced depth to the bullpen has been a priority for the Marlins.  —  The club took a step in addressing that area on Friday by coming to terms with Derrick Turnbow.

Turnbow passes on Rockies' offer; Fogg signs with Mets  —  The Rockies' growing list of non-roster invitees to spring training will not include reliever Derrick Turnbow.  The reliever has signed with the Florida Marlins, a source close to the pitcher said this morning.  —  Also, the Dragon Slayer has found a new home.

Early warning for potential labor unrest  —  Marlins' recent vow to increase player payroll could have big impact on next labor deal  —  It didn't look, didn't smell, didn't feel like the kind of moment that would launch a war.  —  Let's just say it wasn't exactly the sinking of the Lusitania.

Mariners sign Byrnes as their right-handed bat  —  Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik didn't wait long to fulfill his promise to add a right-handed bat to the roster, signing veteran outfielder Eric Byrnes to a one-year deal Friday.  —  Byrnes, 33, is a career .260 hitter …

Tatis' deal dooms Delgado  —  The Mets will have a familiar face returning to first base on a part-time basis next season, and it won't be Carlos Delgado.  —  Fernando Tatis agreed to a one-year deal with the team yesterday, according to an industry source, giving the Mets a tandem …

Source: Verlander, Tigers talk extension  —  Fox Sports  —  The Tigers and Justin Verlander have discussed a five-year, $75 million contract extension, one source confirmed to FOXSports.com.  —  If the team adds a sixth year at a mutually acceptable price, the sides will probably have a deal, the source indicated.

PirateFest: Three non-rosters added  —  Good morning from the Convention Center.  Will put a few notes here as stuff warrants from the media luncheon that starts at noon, then update as we go.  —  For those who do not know, the luncheon is a separate entity from PirateFest, just for reporters and some team announcements.

Athletics agree to $5.25M, 2-year deal with Wuertz  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Michael Wuertz has agreed to a $5.25 million, two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that avoided salary arbitration.  —  Wuertz was the last of the three Oakland players who filed for arbitration to settle.

Punto undergoes surgery on wrist  —  Twins infielder expected to be ready for Spring Training  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Twins infielder Nick Punto was scheduled to undergo minor wrist surgery in Phoenix on Friday, Twins general manager Bill Smith said.  —  Punto was in the Twin Cities earlier this week and had his right wrist examined.

Twins, Mauer Begin Contract Negotiations  —  The Twins have opened contract negotiations with Joe Mauer.  Manager Ron Gardenhire told USA Today's Bob Nightengale that talks couldn't be going better with the catcher.  Mauer's agent, Ron Shapiro, confirmed to Jon Heyman of SI.com that talks have begun …

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez says hip surgery had him ‘staring at retirement’  —  Alex Rodriguez overcame a preseason steroids admission and a history of playoff slumps to help lead the Yankees to their first World Series title since 2000.  —  Rodriguez