Lewis not worried about contract  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Colby Lewis, who is expected to be the Rangers' Opening Day pitcher, arrived in camp on Tuesday sporting a full beard.  He also arrived without a contract for next year.  —  The Rangers picked up Lewis' $3.25 million option for this season …

Blue Jays sign Vandenhurk  —  The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed RHP RICK VANDENHURK to a non-guaranteed split major league contract.  To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP ALAN FARINA has been placed on the 60-day disabled list.  —  VANDENHURK, 26, appeared in four games …

Ramos grateful to be back in Nats camp  —  Catcher ready to get year started after offseason scare  —  VIERA, Fla. — If one saw catcher Wilson Ramos at the Nationals' Spring Training complex on Tuesday morning, one would have never thought he went through a major ordeal this past offseason.

Peter O'Malley reportedly out as bidder for Dodgers  —  He withdraws offer backed in part by a South Korean conglomerate, ending the O'Malley family's chances of reclaiming ownership of the team.  He is said to still be interested in helping new owner.  —  Former Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley …

Bobby Abreu wants to play every day  —  TEMPE, Ari.  — If the Los Angeles Angels don't have a position for Bobby Abreu as an everyday player, then they must trade him somewhere else before the start of the season, Abreu told ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com on Tuesday.  —  “I'm an everyday player.

Phillies' Brown worked on his swing during offseason  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - First, Gary Sheffield wanted to watch.  Domonic Brown had come to a local hitting academy and asked for Sheffield, who has 22 seasons and 509 home runs to his name.  Sheffield had someone tell Brown to come …

Sam Fuld Rule?  MLB change prevents stalling  —  NEW YORK — Maybe this should be the Joe Maddon Rule.  —  A season after the Tampa Bay manager put outfielder Sam Fuld to the mound to warm up for the sole purpose of giving a reliever extra time in the bullpen, Major League Baseball closed the loophole.

East Notes: Hill, Hanley, Collins  —  The Red Sox finally received compensation earlier today for Theo Epstein's defection to the Cubs, adding reliever Chris Carpenter and a player to be named.  Here's more on Boston and a couple other stray items of note out of MLB's East divisions:

Collins's Heart Says Santana Will Start Mets' Opener  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Terry Collins was asked Tuesday if, entering his second season as manager of the Mets, he would continue to wear his heart on his sleeve, leaving his emotions bare for all to see.  —  He said he would.

Source: Boston to get good prospect for Theo  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — A resolution of the Theo Epstein compensation issue was imminent Tuesday morning, a major league source said, with the Red Sox receiving what was termed a quality minor leaguer back from the Chicago Cubs as compensation for Epstein's hire by the Cubs as club president.

Molina won't negotiate during the season  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The agent for Cardinals Gold Glove catcher Yadier Molina on Tuesday provided a timetable for negotiations regarding a contract extension by indicating his client would not engage the club in talks during the upcoming season.

Yanks bring back Chavez on one-year deal  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Joe Girardi spoke on Tuesday afternoon as though Eric Chavez was already listed on his roster, and the Yankees' manager had good reason for his confidence.  —  Chavez and the Yankees have agreed to a one-year …

Kemp wouldn't want MVP if Braun loses appeal  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp said Tuesday that he doesn't believe he should be given the National League Most Valuable Player Award if the actual winner of the award, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun …

Yu Darvish in Rangers camp  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers catcher Luis Martinez marveled at his lucky break on Tuesday.  —  Just as Japanese pitching star Yu Darvish had completed his warm-up tosses, Martinez was ready to catch another bullpen session.