Source: Mike Napoli, Red Sox reach agreement on one-year, $5M deal  —  The Red Sox and Mike Napoli have agreed to a new deal.  (AP)  —  According to multiple major league sources, the Red Sox and Mike Napoli have reached an agreement on a one-year deal.

Many of world's best set to play for their countries  —  Triple Crown winner Cabrera heads the talent on World Baseball Classic rosters  —  All 16 provisional rosters for the upcoming World Baseball Classic were revealed Thursday with a bevy of big-name Major Leaguers committing to the third edition of the international tournament.

Gomez signs for $4.3 million  —  The Brewers and center fielder Carlos Gomez avoided arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year contract, one day before teams and their arbitration-eligible players were set to formally exchange figures.  A baseball source said Gomez would earn $4.3 million.

Giants in deep discussions with Brandon Lyon  —  SAN FRANCISCO - The Giants haven't shut the door on bringing back Brian Wilson, but they're in advanced negotiations with another reliever who has closing experience.  —  The club has had significant conversations with right-hander Brandon Lyon, CSN Bay Area has confirmed.

NY Mets rookie Travis d'Arnaud has a chance to be Opening Day starting catcher  —  Here's a snapshot of how high the Mets are on d'Arnaud: Alderson said that he tried to get two specific players from an unnamed team for Dickey, but the team balked.  —  Travis d'Arnaud will have to play …

Dr. Bryan Kelly tells Yankees that Alex Rodriguez has less cartilage damage in hip than expected, source says  —  Nothing is guaranteed for A-Rod, who was scheduled to be released from the hospital on Thursday  —  Alex Rodriguez won't make spring training this year but is expected to return mid-July.

Tony Sipp agrees to new contract with Arizona Diamondbacks  —  Moss Point native Tony Sipp has avoided salary arbitration with the Arizona Diamondbacks, agreeing Thursday to a one-year, $1.275 million contract with his new club, he told GulfLive.com.  —  Sipp, 29, was traded to Arizona …

Cubs' prospects get advice from Mark Prior  —  Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Prior was invited to address some of the team's top prospects Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field during an extended major league acclimation program for the kids.  —  Jason McLeod, the Cubs senior vice-president …

Sandoval hospitalized with abdominal inflammation  —  Giants slugger, in Venezuela, expected to be released in day or two  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval remained hospitalized Thursday in Venezuela with abdominal inflammation but was expected to be released in 24 to 48 hours.

Harrison completes contract with Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have finalized a $55 million, five-year contract with All-Star left-hander Matt Harrison.  —  The deal announced Thursday includes a 2018 club option that could become guaranteed depending on the number of innings Harrison pitches.

The future of replay  —  Expanded system won't happen in 2013, but MLB is making progress  —  It was just 95 days ago that Joe Girardi decided he'd had enough, seen enough, been wronged enough.  —  “Let's have instant replay,” the Yankees manager said pointedly, after a blatantly wrong call …

Ondrusek signs two-year contract  —  The Reds announced Thursday night that they signed RHP Logan Ondrusek to a two-year contract that avoids arbitration.  Terms were not immediately revealed.  Teams and arbitration eligible players were scheduled to exchange figures on Friday.

Yankees, Joba avoid arbitration in $1.875M deal  —  The New York Yankees and relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain have agreed on a one-year contract worth $1,875,000 for 2013, avoiding arbitration.  —  The non-guaranteed contract gives Chamberlain a raise of $200,000 and contains performance bonuses for games finished.