Jeter won't worry about contract until fall  —  Yankees captain says he doesn't want to be free agent  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The contract that bears Derek Jeter's swirling signature obligates him to wear the pinstripes for just one more season, but the Yankees captain refuses to think about his upcoming free agency.

Nats president shares optimism about direction of club  —  Nationals president Stan Kasten has good reason to be upbeat these days.  The club improved its roster this past offseason by signing free agents Matt Capps, Jason Marquis and Ivan Rodriguez, while trading for reliever Brian Bruney.

Rehabbing Reyes re-added to roster  —  Move keeps right-hander from opting out of Minors deal  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Indians think enough of Anthony Reyes and his recovery from Tommy John surgery to pay him Major League money this season.  —  Reyes, who was removed from the 40-man roster …

Archive for the ‘Sports Insider’ Category  —  Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez took a physical, went through a Major League Baseball-mandated physical and worked out after arriving at camp on Wednesday.  Gonzalez —  who hit .277 with 40 homers and 99 RBIs —

Sox's Guillen amazed by Twitter reaction  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Blindsided by all the media hoopla, manager Ozzie Guillen said Wednesday he plans to keep his Twitter account while vowing not to talk about the White Sox.  —  “Let me start with this,” Guillen said during his 14-minute post-practice session.

2010 season may dictate future for Astros' Berkman  —  Astros first baseman trying to bounce back from injury, slumps  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The 2010 season is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for Astros first baseman Lance Berkman in more ways than one.  —  And no one knows that better than Berkman.

Feel The Glove … It was just another ball game in early April, played in front of a sparse and sleepy Thursday afternoon crowd in Minneapolis.  But for those watching and paying attention, it was a glimpse into the future.  In the bottom of the first inning of a game between the Twins and the Mariners …

Miller deserves to be in Hall  —  Despite acrimony, groundwork for current peace was laid  —  I remember the first strike: March 31, 1972.  I was covering my first Spring Training for The Boston Globe, and Bud Collins and I were at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. …

Fame finds Dodgers' Matt Kemp  —  Everyday center fielder has made off-season headlines with his friendship with singer Rihanna, but he says extra attention won't affect his work or goals  —  Reporting from Phoenix - Many interviews early in spring training start the same way: How was your winter?

Teixeira is what's right (and wrong) with Yanks  —  The Yankees' best player?  As Chad Jennings points out, it might be the guy without the news conferences:  —  Tucked away in the far corner of the Yankees' spring-training clubhouse, Mark Teixeira was surrounded but smiling, as friendly and optimistic as he was big and strong.

D-backs hope to lock up Montero  —  Kendrick open to long-term deal with talented catcher  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Add catcher Miguel Montero's name to the list of players the D-backs are interested in signing to a multiyear contract.  —  The club is currently negotiating with third baseman Mark Reynolds …

Cleveland Indians sign Russell Branyan; he'll start at first base (with video) … GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Indians have a new first baseman.  He's part of their past and part of their present.  Introducing Russell Branyan.  —  Branyan's one-year, $2 million deal became official Wednesday after he passed a physical Tuesday.