NY Mets & David Wright not thinking about extension yet, but team wants third baseman to be face of franchise  —  Team doctors feel back issues from 2011 are no longer a concern  —  David Wright's six-year, $55M deal expires at the end of the 2011 season.  —  PORT ST. LUCIE …

Torn elbow ligament to cost Zumaya 2012  —  Oft-injured reliever hurt in first live BP session for Twins  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Twins general manager Terry Ryan announced Sunday that reliever Joel Zumaya has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will miss the 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.

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 …

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.

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira reports to camp 15 pounds lighter as he looks to raise average and playoff fortunes  —  Postseason failures take toll on high-priced Yankee  —  Mark Teixeira pens name for fans and hopes signs point to better batting average.

A year later, what was point of Garza trade?  —  Rays seem happy with deal, but rebuilding Cubs need players more than one arm  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — With a strong breeze blowing through the pine trees and palmetto bushes, the Tampa Bay Rays walked out of their clubhouse and down a stone path …

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.

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.