Mets GM Sandy Alderson wonders why Oliver Perez, Luis Castillo are receiving so much attention  —  Mets GM Sandy Alderson (r.), with COO Jeff Wilpon, believes the attention paid to Oliver Perez (below) and Luis Castillo (bottom) distracts from a ‘balanced view of the team as a whole.’

Wednesday notes: Super again, Nova dazzles against O's  —  In the bullpen before tonight's game, Ivan Nova's curveball was erratic.  He'd throw one for a strike, then sail one out of the zone.  Without a good feel for his primary breaking ball, Nova started warming up a reworked slider that he hadn't been using this spring.

Despite strong finish, Orioles still look outmanned in AL East … TAMPA — Ex-Yankees manager Buck Showalter and his Orioles team left George Steinbrenner Field here with a 10-0 defeat Wednesday, which is not only a reminder of how things have been but could also be a portent of things to come this year, as well.

Wallace making his case with Astros  —  First-base prospect pacing Houston's offense this spring  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Somewhere along the way, the collective baseball world — mostly the outsiders, not the ones evaluating from within — seemingly lost a fair share of collective hope for one Brett Wallace.

Reliever Kimball continues to impress  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Right-hander Cole Kimball continues to show that he is deserving of a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster.  He made his sixth relief appearance of the spring Wednesday, pitching two shutout innings in an 8-7 loss to the Astros.

Royals rotation 1 short headed into season  —  SURPRISE, Ariz.—With three days off early next month, the Kansas City Royals plan to start the season with a four-man rotation and keep an extra position player for the first 13 games.  —  The Royals open the season March 31 against the Los Angeles Angels …

GQ: Philly has Worst Fans in America  —  According to GQ Magazine, Philadelphia has the worst fans in America, writing: … How much do you want to bet they figure out some way to make this New York's fault?  Because, like with everything Philadelphia, they can't help but drag New York in to it.

Barry Bonds' alleged abusive behavior towards Kimberly Bell documented in voice mails filed Wed.  —  Barry Bonds' abrasive personality is no secret.  Now prosecutors provide documents detailing abusive language in voice mails allegedly left by Bonds for former mistress Kimberly Bell (below).

Red Sox set rotation behind Lester  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox have set their rotation behind Jon Lester.  Here's how it will line up:  —  April 8: New York: Lackey  —  April 9 New York: Buchholz  —  April 10 New York: Beckett  —  and so on ...

Spring training ‘11: Texas Rangers’ Michael Young finding it ‘tough to get in rhythm’  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Michael Young's concerns haven't been eased after 13 Cactus League games with the Texas Rangers.  —  Young still is uncertain about his role as a designated hitter/super utilityman.

Red Sox taking donations at game to aid Japan  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox's efforts to assist those devastated in Japan will continue on Thursday afternoon, when a group of Red Sox pitchers, led by Daisuke Matsuzaka, will help collect donations at City of Palms Park.

Bradley Ejected, Brewers Beat M's 5-4  —  PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Milton Bradley got ejected early, and Jeremy Reed singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Mariners 5-4 Wednesday night.  —  “He said one too many things, so that was a short night for him,” Mariners manager Eric Wedge said.