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.

Sciosica downplays hole in wake of losing Figgins to Seattle  —  Mike Scioscia downplayed the offseason losses of several key players on the Los Angeles Angels.  —  One spot stands out, though: leadoff hitter.  —  Chone Figgins left Los Angeles for Seattle in the offseason, and Scioscia has a big hole to fill.

Right eyes can see all in baseball  —  Scout X picks the winners, reveals the frauds and uncovers the truth  —  Scout X would definitely reach for the credit card to see Cain and Lincecum pitch.  —  Call him Scout X.  —  Big league lifer.  One of the best in the business.

Cordial and fan-friendly Roger Clemens makes appearance in New Jersey for foundation  —  TRENTON - With a big Texas handshake and a smile as broad as his chest, Roger Clemens posed for photographs with more than 400 fans Sunday at a fund-raiser for a New Jersey organization that assists people …

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.

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.

Josh Beckett's pitch: Family first  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio  —  FORT MYERS - When Josh Beckett [stats] and the Red Sox [team stats] clandestinely negotiated a three-year, $30 million extension in 2006, the pitcher had just one thought - take care of my family for life.

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.

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.

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.