Four reasons the Yankees are vulnerable  —  Dayn Perry is a frequent contributor to FOXSports.com and author of the blog Spolitical, which explores the relationship between sports and politics.  He's presently at work on his second book, a biography of Reggie Jackson.  —  Can the Yankees be stopped?

New York Yankees upset with Alex Rodriguez, and YES coverage lets it show  —  Certain members of the Yankees high command are very, very angry with Alex Rodriguez.  —  No one likes being deceived, especially these suits.  They are furious over A-Rod hanging them out to dry …

Bears land blocking tight end Manumaleuna  —  Greg Olsen is going to play a role in the Mike Martz offense, and so is one of the better blocking tight ends in the league after the Bears agreed to terms on a contract with free agent Brandon Manumaleuna.  —  Manumaleuna, who began his career …

Bengie Molina can't mask feelings about staying with Giants, passing on New York Mets  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Bengie Molina wanted to be a Met.  —  The Mets spent the winter in the market for a starting catcher.  —  So why is Bengie Molina in Arizona instead of Port St. Lucie this spring …

Blood test KOs Reyes for the day  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Jose Reyes had a doctor's appointment that couldn't wait, prompting his absence from yesterday's Mets lineup.  —  The shortstop had blood taken in the morning — the team said it was testing related to his spring physical …

Former Bucs OF McLouth revived in Atlanta  —  ORLANDO, Fla. — If there ever is a reunion of players the Pirates have traded away over the past few years, Nate McLouth won't volunteer to mail the invitations.  —  “No, because you don't want to pay for all that postage,” McLouth said, grinning.

Jordan Brown, Jason Grilli suffer knee injuries during Cleveland Indians practice … GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It was a tough day to be a Cleveland Indian.  —  Jordan Brown and Jason Grilli's bids to make the Indians big-league club suffered setbacks today when they were injured during a morning practice.

Redskins interested in Rex Grossman  —  It's fitting, we suppose, that a year after the Broncos welcomed with open arms a failed former Bears quarterback, the former Broncos coach would be interested in another one.  —  A league source tells us that the Washington Redskins are interested in Rex Grossman.

on Jose Reyes and his Thyroid  —  According to Omar Minaya, because this is a ‘personal health issue, not a baseball issue,’ the team doctors requested they be cautious and so Reyes will refrain from baseball activities until they get the results of the test.

GM Moore confident Royals going in right direction  —  SURPRISE, ARIZ. (AP)  —  Nearly four years after Dayton Moore was hired to turn the Kansas City Royals around, they still aren't turned.  —  Judged solely by wins and losses, last year was even a step backward.

Dolphins to make strong offer for Dansby  —  Sun Sentinel  —  Call it the changing of the linebackers.  —  Joey Porter is on his way out the door, and free agent Karlos Dansby apparently is on his way in.  —  The Dolphins are expected to announce Porter's release Friday …