Two Will Climb Ladder, but How High?  —  TAMPA, Fla. — In the first year of the new Yankee Stadium, its tenants won the World Series.  In its second, Alex Rodriguez could hit his 600th home run.  In its third, Derek Jeter should notch his 3,000th hit.  More milestones will follow …

PADRES NOTES: Gonzalez expects big bucks for next contract  —  “Hometown discount” doesn't appear to be a phrase in Adrian Gonzalez's vocabulary.  After sacrificing dollars for security with his last contract three years ago, the Padres first baseman appears unlikely to devalue his skill set when he next enters into negotiations.

Red Sox provide first look at new spring training complex  —  The view from the first base sideline.  Renderings provided by Populous/Parker/Mudgett/Smith Architects, Inc.  —  Preliminary architectural renderings of the new Red Sox spring training complex in Fort Myers were released today.

Mets' Francoeur says he'll hit 27 home runs this season  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Jeff Francoeur is baseball's 5-hour Energy drink.  And when he's swinging the bat well he's the perfect pick-me-up for the Mets.  —  “He's the definition of an optimist,” David Wright said yesterday on the eve …

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.

New York Mets invite Dwight Gooden to be spring training advisor  —  The Mets are paging Doctor K.  —  Dwight Gooden, whose demons branded him as a club pariah, Wednesday told the Daily News that the Amazin's had invited him to be a spring training adviser.

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 …

Curtis Granderson tries to keep eyes on the ball, will wear contacts with New York Yankees  —  TAMPA - Curtis Granderson's struggles against lefthanders last year have been well-documented, as have his late-season problems with judging fly balls.  —  Granderson won't assign blame for either issue …

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.

Citi Field Could Become Venezuela North  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — In a far corner of the Mets' spring training clubhouse, a group of players laughed and talked Spanish, and words like chamo and pana floated beyond the grasp of some of the other Spanish-speaking players nearby.

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.

Mets' Manuel leads list of managers on the hot seat … PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Perpetually easygoing Mets manager Jerry Manuel may one day lose his job — maybe even sooner than later — but he will never lose his sense of humor.  —  In an incongruously happy Mets camp …

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?

The View From My Office  —  So I've been looking forward to writing this post for a few weeks now.  Yes, that picture on the right is the view from my office window.  —  On February 1st, I started my new job as the Director of Broadcasting & Communications for the Savannah Sand Gnats.

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 …

Video: Chapman throws live BP  —  No video display?  Check the video tab.  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Aroldis Chapman impressed in his first live batting practice session on Wednesday.  —  Chapman faced Chris Burke, Chris Heisey, Chris Valaika, Corky Miller and Yonder Alonso.  Wilkin Castillo caught for Chapman.