Recap: Johan Santana on his outing against the Marlins  —  According to MetsBlog contributor Amit Badlani, Johan Santana said he warmed up real well prior to today's game.  He was able to throw more breaking balls and changeups, and felt real good and better since the last time he was out there.

Reflections from the sunny side  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. - Picked-up pieces from three grueling weeks on the baseball beat in sunny Florida . . .  What does Carl Yastrzemski think of the beer ban in the clubhouse?  “As long as you get it on the flight, it's no big deal,” said Yaz …

Carpenter's diagnosis a big relief  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Still unable to project their co-ace's return to the mound, the Cardinals nonetheless drew a sigh of relief upon learning Saturday that Chris Carpenter is dealing with a bulging cervical disc rather than a recurrence of career-threatening nerve issues.

Mariners high on pitching prospects  —  SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.  —  Jack Zduriencik was the New York Mets' farm director in 1995, the year the team began to roll out Generation K — right-handers Jason Isringhausen and Paul Wilson and lefty Bill Pulsipher.  —  The three ballyhooed prospects …

Gallardo stays sharp as Brewers dump Rockies  —  Ace right-hander tosses 3 1/3 scoreless frames  —  PHOENIX — The Brewers and Rockies fielded a pair of competitive lineups Sunday afternoon, but it was a day dominated by pitching performances in Milwaukee's 5-3 victory.

Final: Red Sox 6, Orioles 1  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — Good afternoon from the beautifully renovated Ed Smith Stadium as the Sox take on the Orioles.  —  Jon Lester will face a representative Orioles lineup today and is set for 4 innings.  —  The game is on NESN with Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy.

Hanson doesn't let weather rain on his parade  —  In first game since August, righty feels good after short start  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Tommy Hanson's right shoulder is fine and it has been more than two weeks since he has experienced any symptoms of a concussion.

Bobby Parnell, Miguel Batista may squeeze out D.J. Carrasco for final spot in Mets bullpen  —  If Batista makes the team, there will be no room for Carrasco  —  Met officials might look to trade D.J. Carrasco if he continues to pitch well this spring.  —  VIERA, Fla. — Bobby Parnell …

Ethier, Dodgers expect outfielder's power to return  —  Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier played all of last season with a balky right knee that was constantly aching and always on his mind.  —  He still managed to make his second consecutive All-Star team, win a Gold Glove …

Cubs sign Cuban left-hander Concepcion to five-year deal  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Cubs officially signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a five-year deal Sunday worth a guaranteed $6 million.  —  Concepcion, 20, was the Rookie of the Year in the Cuban National League last year …

Lilly tosses three scoreless frames vs. Cubs  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ted Lilly tossed three scoreless innings against his former team, and the Dodgers cashed in on Matt Garza's wildness for a 5-0 win over the Cubs on Sunday.  —  Lilly, who allowed five runs in his first spring start, gave up only one hit and one walk.

Brewers' roster deep enough to absorb losses  —  What can be better than being at a Brewers Spring Training game and watching the sausage races in the sixth inning, followed by a rousing rendition of “Roll Out The Barrel” in the middle of the seventh?  —  Not much.

Checking to see how this division adds up  —  It's almost halfway through spring training, and it doesn't appear that much has changed in terms of the American League East hierarchy.  But topics and players are beginning to emerge.  —  Boston  —  For the first time in years …