Sox not alone in struggles against top pitchers  —  With spring training only a few weeks away, it's time to start looking at the 2010 version the Boston Red Sox.  The theme of the winter has been “run prevention.”  The Red Sox believe in it.  Red Sox Nation has its doubts.

Rockies in running for reliever Gregg  —  Reliever Kevin Gregg has narrowed his choices to the Rockies and the Florida Marlins.  —  “I am not overly optimistic, but we have a chance,” Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said Monday.  “Our job would be as a setup guy.”

Cincinnati Reds acquire infielder Aaron Miles from Oakland Athletics for Adam Rosales, Willy Taveras  —  The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Aaron Miles in a trade with the Oakland Athletics, swapping young infielder Adam Rosales and outfielder Willy Taveras.

Former Arizona Diamondbacks closer Byung-Hyun Kim to attempt comeback with San Francisco Giants  —  Former Arizona Diamondbacks closer Byung-Hyun Kim has come out of retirement and agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants, said his agent, Paul Cobbe.

Yankees reflect on Matsui in Tokyo  —  Cashman praises former DH during trophy ceremony  —  NEW YORK — The World Series trophy that Hideki Matsui helped secure was on display in Tokyo on Monday, and the Yankees delegation on hand said that the Japanese slugger will be difficult to replace in their lineup.

Source: Mauer, Twins Agree To 10-Year Contract  —  Other Media Contradicting WCCO Report  —  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ― A source tells WCCO-TV's Mark Rosen that American League MVP Joe Mauer has come to a preliminary agreement with the Minnesota Twins for a 10-year contract extension.

Rehabbing Reyes ‘100 percent,’ ready to roar  —  Jose Reyes ran like the wind yesterday.  Then ran some more.  —  For two hours, I watched the Mets shortstop work, testing his surgically repaired right leg time and again during the strenuous workout.  There were 90-foot dashes …

Agent: Damon wants to play for Tigers  —  Johnny Damon, the free-agent outfielder who helped the Yankees to a world championship in 2009, would be happy to talk with the Tigers.  —  “Johnny believes the addition of him to Detroit's lineup would make the Tigers a winner,” Scott Boras …

Mariners agree with Garko for $550K, 1 year  —  SEATTLE — Ryan Garko and the Mariners have agreed to a $550,000, one-year contract, as Seattle tries to address its need for a right-handed hitter.  —  Terms of the contract obtained Monday by The Associated Press show the 29-year-old …

It's time to ban booze in all clubhouses  —  Jon Paul Morosi is a national MLB writer for FOXSports.com.  He previously covered baseball for the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Post-Intelligencer.  He began his journalism career at the Bay City Times in his native Michigan.

Jon Miller named Frick Award winner  —  Nationally renowned announcer Jon Miller has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for major contributions to baseball broadcasting.  —  The San Francisco native has been the primary voice of the Giants since 1997 …

Dodgers finalize Johnson deal  —  The Dodgers finalized their agreement with Reed Johnson on Monday, signing him to a one-year, $800,000 contract after the free-agent outfielder passed a physical examination.  —  Johnson will serve as the club's fourth outfielder, filling a hole …

Dodgers Sign Reed Johnson  —  The Dodgers officially signed outfielder Reed Johnson to a one-year, $800K deal today.  He can earn another $250K in incentives.  Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports first reported the near-agreement on Sunday, with Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times adding contract details.