Sources: Nats' Zimmerman gets six-year deal  —  Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and the Washington Nationals agreed to a six-year extension Sunday, baseball sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.  —  Zimmerman  —  Zimmerman's current contract was set to expire after the 2013 season.

Johnson's focus on future with Blue Jays  —  Back with Toronto, second baseman eager to produce in '12  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — With Kelly Johnson's offseason of uncertainty in his rearview mirror, the veteran second baseman can shift gears and focus on his first full season in a Blue Jays' uniform.

Twins' Zumaya out with torn elbow ligament  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Joel Zumaya has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will miss the season.  —  An MRI taken Sunday revealed the injury.  —  It's the latest crushing injury for the hard-throwing reliever …

Former Giant Molina surprised, honored by retirement bash  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Bengie Molina couldn't understand why his in-laws wanted to browse in the sporting goods store for so long Saturday afternoon.  He couldn't figure out why they suddenly wanted to leave.

Maddon: Rays won't ban beer; “we're not the Boston Red Sox”  —  Unlike a certain other team, the Rays will not ban beer in their clubhouse.  —  “We're not the Boston Red Sox,” manager Joe Maddon said.  —  New manager Bobby Valentine announced his plans, a change for the Sox coming off …

Chavez disputes ‘Moneyball’ portrayal  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The movie “Moneyball,” based on the landmark book by Michael Lewis, is an entertaining fantasy.  So says Eric Chavez, one of the players who was a main cog on that 2002 Oakland Athletics team, but is not mentioned in the cinematic depiction …

Josh Hamilton: ‘My loyalty is here’ … SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton said Sunday that he owes the team all of his effort and focus for 2012 and that if he becomes a free agent after this season, the first call he's making is to the Rangers' front office.

Indians closer Chris Perez out 4-6 weeks  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz.— Globe and Mail Update  —  Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez is out at least one month and possibly six weeks with a strained muscle in his side.  —  Perez strained his left oblique during his first bullpen session of spring training.

Torii Hunter wants to extend career  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — A few months away from baseball have convinced Torii Hunter that he doesn't want to end his career when his days with the Los Angeles Angels are over.  —  Hunter, a free agent next fall, said last September he would retire rather than play for another team.

Young aces Jeurys Familia and Matt Harvey push each other in quest to make big leagues  —  Prospects, for good or ill, will probably define Sandy Alderson era  —  Jeurys Familia and Matt Harvey (below) are locked in friendly rivalry to see who is first to make big leagues.

TV deal could show Cubs the money  —  Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts has his eye on revenue from regional television rights.  “It seems like it's a factor that everyone has to look at when you're looking at financial resources,” he said.  Tom Cruze~Sun-Time  —  MESA, Ariz. — If you're looking …