Sources: Tigers, Braves interested in Damon  —  Fox Sports  —  It's not clear how many suitors are showing interest in Johnny Damon at the moment.  But the Tigers and Braves are definitely among the group, multiple major league sources told FOXSports.com late Friday.

Joe Girardi faces many challenges to repeat  —  In less than two weeks, Joe Girardi will assemble his pitchers and catchers in Tampa and give a dress-rehearsal speech that'll be delivered to the full Yankee squad on Feb. 23.  That's the day the clubhouse will be closed …

Sultan of Swat celebrates 115th birthday  —  Seventy-five years after retirement, Ruth's 17 records now four  —  The face of Major League Baseball for three quarters of a century is looking a little faint these days.  —  Babe Ruth's place in history is indelible, but not so his place in the record book.

Galarraga ready to be Cabrera's mentor  —  Big Cat assisting in first baseman's recovery process  —  MARGARITA ISLAND, Venezuela — The Big Cat could be joining the Tigers soon.  —  Andres Galarraga will likely join Detroit during Spring Training to serve as a mentor to Miguel Cabrera …

Millar: Chemistry not overrated  —  Kevin Millar will try to prove that he can win a spot on the Chicago Cubs roster as a right-handed hitter off the bench who can play the corner infield positions and the outfield.  —  But the character who helped the Boston Red Sox end their World Series drought …

Mariners bring back lefty Bedard  —  Veteran had 2009 season cut short due to injuries  —  Left-hander Erik Bedard has passed his physical and signed a one-year contract with the Mariners.  —  Bedard, who will turn 31 on March 5, had season-ending surgery (performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum) on his left shoulder on Aug. 14, 2009.

Nationals sign veteran lefty Estes  —  Hurler reportedly inked to Minor League deal  —  After picking up a new second baseman in Adam Kennedy on Friday, the Nationals have also signed veteran left-hander Shawn Estes to a Minor League contract, according to The Associated Press.

Wellemeyer says he's considering Rockies; Colorado will watch Lowry  —  When I talked with GM Dan O'Dowd earlier this week, he said the club was done shopping, save for a few minor-league signings.  Todd Wellemeyer has emerged as one of those options, saying today on 1380 AM in St. Louis …

Padres add catcher Torrealba to roster  —  One-year deal reportedly worth $1.25 million, with option for ‘11  —  SAN DIEGO — The Padres’ roster construction continues as Spring Training approaches.  —  The newest addition is free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba, who on Friday agreed …

Natmosphere in your Ear (February 5, 2010)  —  Brian and Steven are joined by former Washington Times Nationals beat reporter Mark Zuckerman to discuss the Adam Kennedy, the bullpen, and more.

Fields, Getz provide options for Royals  —  Where newcomers fit could be big part of 2010 equation  —  KANSAS CITY — Josh Fields and Chris Getz came to the Royals as a package, bundled up with a bow as the White Sox part of a gift exchange for Mark Teahen.

Gomes, Reds No Closer To A Deal  —  Jonny Gomes is no closer to returning to the Reds despite some discussions in recent weeks, reports MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. … Even if the team doesn't bring back Gomes, whose 20 homers were the third most on the club in 2009 despite just 314 plate appearances …