Lowell makes spring debut at first base  —  While future with Sox in limbo, veteran goes 1-for-2 vs. O's  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Mike Lowell's future with the Red Sox is very much in doubt, but for one afternoon at least, all of those issues were put aside.

Reynolds, D-Backs agree to $14.5 million deal  —  Third baseman Mark Reynolds and the Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a three-year deal worth $14.5 million that includes an $11 million team option for 2013.  —  If the option is picked up, the deal would cover all three of Reynolds' arbitration-eligible seasons.

Lidge vs. Pujols: I was in the wrong spot  —  What's my point?  —  Eckstein's hit in the “5-6″ hole was the difference in the game.  I was not positioned properly at third base.  —  Why does it matter?  —  If Eckstein get's on base, Lidge had to face the lefty Edmonds.

Philadelphia Phillies' Jamie Moyer struggles in ‘B’ game vs. Toronto Blue Jays  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jamie Moyer hit a rough patch in his latest outing for the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up five runs in three innings to Toronto in a ‘B’ game Monday.  —  Moyer, the oldest player in the majors at 47, allowed eight hits.

D-Back, Benson agree on minor league deal  —  The Diamondbacks today signed veteran right-hander Kris Benson to a minor league deal, adding starting pitching depth to the organization as Brandon Webb slowly works his way back from shoulder surgery.  —  Benson will make $650,000 if he's …

Inbox: What to make of Silva's spring  —  Beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans questions … I watched Carlos Silva on March 6 vs. White Sox, and it was not pretty.  What I did see was that he was around the plate and I hear he has a mean sinker that would work in any air …

Mariners new ace Lee ejected for throwing at Snyder  —  TUCSON (AP) — Seattle Mariners ace Cliff Lee (FSY) was ejected from a spring training game Monday against Arizona for throwing at Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder (FSY).  —  With two outs in the bottom of the third inning …

David Ortiz takes stance  —  'I've got nothing to prove'  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio  —  FORT MYERS - Imagine Allen Iverson [stats]'s “practice” rant, except sub in the words “spring training.”  —  Now you know how David Ortiz [stats] feels about his supposed slump this March.

If someone calls, Eyre would consider pitching again  —  SARASOTA, Fla. - On a day when the Phillies' lack of healthy and proven lefthanded relievers moved closer to center stage, Scott Eyre rejoined the team.  —  Well, sort of.  Eyre, who had a 1.50 earned run average in 42 games …

Fernando Martinez may be best bet for New York Mets while Carlos Beltran is sidelined  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - The ball was hit to shallow center field, too shallow for a runner to score from third.  Or so it seemed.  However, Angel Pagan promptly showed again that his instincts …

The No Turnover Standings  —  “Loyalty to any one sports team is pretty hard to justify because the players are always changing, the team can move to another city, you're actually rooting for the clothes when you get right down to it.  You know what I mean?

Notes from Sunday  —  Robinson Cano is well aware that he barely hit .200 with runners in scoring position last season.  He's also well aware that he'll be expected to do better than that as the Yankees No. 5 hitter.  —  “It's more than an honor to hit behind A-Rod and in front of Posada,” Cano said.