Ramirez designated for assignment  —  To make room for Chan Ho Park on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated Edwar Ramirez for assignment.  Here's the full press release announcing the move.  —  The New York Yankees today announced they have signed right-handed pitcher Chan Ho Park to a one-year Major League contract.

Q&A: NY Yankees catcher Jesus Montero on fixing cars, throwing to second, and his longest home run … TAMPA, Fla. — The future of the Yankees will be shaped by the answer to one very important question: will prized prospect Jesus Montero stick at catcher?  —  Montero's powerful bat is nearly ready for prime time.

Posada: ‘They are going to have to rip uniform off me’  —  TAMPA — The day when Jorge Posada is no longer the Yankees' every-day catcher is approaching.  —  Nobody squats forever, and at 38, Posada understands the deal.  Yet for a kid who fought his way out of Puerto Rico and a junior college …

Lopez's arrival may have impact on Lugo  —  Infielder may lose at-bats as a result of sharing playing time  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Felipe Lopez's arrival with the Cardinals was good news for pretty much everyone involved.  That is, perhaps, everyone except Julio Lugo.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero throws off mound amid recovery  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — J.C. Romero was throwing off of a mound for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery in October, and Brad Lidge was tossing his slider for the first time as two of the Phillies' top relievers try to get themselves ready by Opening Day.

Oakland A's agree with Jason Jennings, Brett Tomko; Ben Sheets throws  —  PHOENIX — Jason Jennings and Brett Tomko agreed to minor league deals with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, and less than 24 hours later Jennings was getting ready to play catch at A's camp.

How the Astros evaluated Lyon and Lindstrom  —  I'm writing a column about the signing of Brandon Lyon and why Ed Wade has been criticized for it nationally.  I don't fully understand the criticism because it was a competitive bidding situation, and with Lyon having multiple two-year offers …

Sitting down with New York Mets' David Wright for a little one-on-one  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - David Wright doesn't understand the fuss.  His weight is within its customary 205- to 210-pound range.  His body fat percentage has dropped only marginally.  “I might be a percentage lower, but it's nothing crazy,” the Mets' third baseman says.

Oswalt nearing the end ... but where?  —  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.  —  KISSIMMEE, FLA.

Dynamic duo at top of order excites Rox  —  Fowler, Gonzalez eager to place team on fast track  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — The Rockies have a double shot of speed at the top of their lineup.  —  Left fielder Carlos Gonzalez found his best hitting stroke when manager Jim Tracy placed him atop the batting order.