Bo knows Amazing  —  As you know, I've been writing about the Wing of Amazing (italicized because it's just that awesome), with three nominations so far: Omar Vizquel, Jamie Moyer, and Jim Abbott.  Additionally, a blogger nominated Billy Wagner (I'm sympathetic, but not convinced).

New York Mets GM doesn't see Bernie Madoff mess affecting club  —  New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson acknowledged Monday that he did not know the extent of the financial distress of Mets ownership when he accepted the job in October.  Still, Alderson insisted …

“Humble” Ramirez arrives, “feels great” about playing for Rays  —  Manny Ramirez was dressed casually and looked relaxed when he arrived at Tampa airport Sunday night.  —  He was pleasant enough as photographer Kathleen Flynn and I approached him as he stepped off the tram after flying in from Phoenix …

Report: Group including Martin Luther King Jr.'s son interested in buying piece of the Mets  —  Mets owners expected no shortage of interested investors upon announcing Friday they are looking for a cash infusion due to “uncertainty” over their involvement in ongoing Bernie Madoff litigation.

Orioles add veteran starter Duchscherer  —  The Orioles have added the veteran starting pitcher they were seeking this offseason, agreeing to terms Sunday night with right-hander Justin Duchscherer on a one-year, major-league contract pending a physical.  —  Duchscherer, 33 …

Jason Bay eyeing far better times in '11  —  After signing a big-money contract last winter, Mets' LF experienced a rough season  —  Jason Bay has a busy agenda in front of him as he awaits the start of the New York Mets' spring training camp.  In a perfect world, he will show the team …

For Mets Owners, a Costly Precursor  —  For the owners of the Mets, their involvement with Bernard L. Madoff's giant investment fraud has been embarrassing and costly.  They are being sued for hundreds of millions of dollars, and have been accused of having been, at minimum, willfully ignorant of what Madoff was up to.

Garcia: Not Returning To Chicago  —  Freddy Garcia continues to indicate that he'd prefer to spend 2011 playing outside of Chicago, despite recent reports that the White Sox are still considering him.  Last Wednesday, he stated his goal to pitch for the Yankees this season, while not explictly ruling out out Chicago or any other team.

Stephen Strasburg attempts to quit smokeless tobacco  —  Like any other high school kid, Stephen Strasburg wanted to emulate the major league baseball players he watched on television.  He mimicked their actions down to the last detail.  He rolled his pants up to reveal high socks …

R.A. Dickey, New York Mets finalize $7.8 million, two-year deal; Mets agree with Angel Pagan  —  Right-hander R.A. Dickey passed a physical Monday, the final hurdle to the knuckleballer completing a two-year deal with the New York Mets that includes a 2013 option.

Hendrickson re-signs with Orioles (minor league deal)  —  Mark Hendrickson had other opportunities available, but the veteran reliever's main wish all along was to return to the Orioles.  The two sides made that happen today by agreeing to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league spring training.

Q&A: Charlie Manuel on the Phillies  —  More than a foot of snow covered the playing surface at Citizens Bank Park last week, but workers were busy assembling the new giant video board out in left field.  —  Charlie Manuel knows the chill of winter will soon be replaced by the thrill of a new season.