Aubrey Huff intends to play in 2013, hopes an opportunity opens up  —  Aubrey Huff, the consistent power producer and 2010 Giants hero derailed by an episode of panic attacks in 2012, is looking to make a comeback in 2013.  —  “He wants to play,” Huff's attorney Ed Hayes said by phone.

Showalter extension may add three years to his Orioles deal  —  Manager Buck Showalter's contract extension, which may be announced next week, is expected to be for three years, which would keep him in Baltimore through the 2016 season, people familiar with the talks suggested.

Infusion of $160 Million Gives Mets a Chance to Spend, Perhaps on Talent  —  The Mets' owners, who were financially hobbled by Bernard L. Madoff's immense fraud scheme, now have about $160 million in new money to spend.  —  The cash infusion, as refreshing to the co-owners Fred Wilpon …

Rockies show some interest in pitchers Brandon Webb, Jeff Karstens  —  While remaining open to a trade to add pitching, the Rockies have expressed mild interest in low-risk free agents Brandon Webb and Jeff Karstens.  —  Bill Geivett, the Rockies' director of major-league operations …

In Reversal, Armstrong Is Said to Weigh Admitting Drug Use  —  Lance Armstrong, who this fall was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping and barred for life from competing in all Olympic sports, has told associates and antidoping officials that he is considering publicly admitting …

Dodgers Moving Towards Deal With J.P. Howell  —  The Dodgers are moving towards a one-year contract with J.P. Howell, reports Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times (on Twitter).  The deal has not been finalized, however.  The left-hander is a Legacy Sports Group client.

A-Rod's surgery remains on hold; Yankees GM says to expect fewer homers  —  No date has been set for Alex Rodriguez's hip surgery and it's not expected to be performed until the middle of the month — at the earliest.  —  When asked for a potential return date for the third baseman …

Mariners outright Mitchell to Triple-A Tacoma  —  SEATTLE — Right-handed pitcher D.J. Mitchell was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma by the Mariners on Friday, remaining in the organization after being designated for assignment on Dec. 26 to make room on the 40-man roster for free-agent signee Raul Ibanez.

Jose Canseco considers run against Rob Ford to be Toronto mayor  —  Jose Canseco outlined his potential platform in tweets to the Star at 1:17 a.m. on Friday.  “Ford too much trouble to be effective,” he wrote.  “Gotta fix budget, traffic, get new $ not from taxes, get more new businesses, and help schools.”

Chris Dickerson designated for assignment  —  To make room for Russ Canzler on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated Chris Dickerson for assignment.  —  Dickerson might be a perfect fourth or fifth outfielder for most any other team, but the Yankees abundance of left-handed outfielders makes him redundant on this roster.

Catcher Martinez claimed, Whiteside clears waivers  —  ARLINGTON — Catcher Luis Martinez has been claimed on waivers by the Orioles.  At the same time, the Rangers announced that catcher Eli Whiteside has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock.