Mike Napoli, despite avascular necrosis in hip, signs with Red Sox  —  Newly signed Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli said he never has experienced symptoms from a very serious hip condition known as avascular necrosis, which he says was diagnosed during the physical he took for the team last month.

Terry Francona Takes the Low Road in New Book  —  The scorned former Red Sox manager just can't resist getting revenge.  —  isportsweb.com  —  The publishing industry is unquestionably turbulent today, but here's something that remains a constant: celebrities or athletes who've attained …

Sources: Phillies seriously considering signing Delmon Young  —  Three weeks before the start of spring training, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. continues to look to add a corner outfielder to his team.  —  “I think we can [get one before spring training]', Amaro said. ”  We hope to do it.

Giants, Posey not rushing new deal  —  Good luck to the San Francisco Giants trying to figure out what catcher Buster Posey is worth long term.  —  It's not a stretch to imagine Posey replacing Derek Jeter as the game's standard-bearer.  Heck, the 25-year-old Posey already is more accomplished …

Mets' top prospect Zack Wheeler has drive, confidence to meet big expectations  —  Mets pitching prospect Zack Wheeler sits atop his oversized red truck at the East Paulding County High School baseball field in Powder Springs, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2013)  —  Lifted pickup trucks dominate the roadways here like minivans on the Meadowbrook.

More on latest signings, Scott's possible return  —  From today's print edition:  —  ST. PETERSBURG - As the Rays continue the search for a DH that looks like it may bring them back to Luke Scott , they added some depth, and interest­ing storylines, Tuesday by signing several veterans …

Griffey to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame  —  SEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr., considered by most to be the greatest player to don a Mariners uniform, will be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame on Aug. 10, the team announced Tuesday.  —  Griffey, who retired from baseball on June 2 …

Q&A: Austin embraces position, past  —  Yankees ‘mega-prospect’ overcame cancer, idolized Jeter  —  The Yankees have taken a quiet approach when it comes to making big moves ahead of the 2013 season, mostly due to cost-cutting measures, but a hoard of young talent at the lower levels of the Minors could bolster the club's future.

Liriano reportedly broke arm in bathroom fall  —  The Pirates hope Francisco Liriano can recover from a broken right arm and bolster their rotation in 2013.  (AP)  —  The mystery of Francisco Liriano's broken right arm received some unsubstantiated clarification recently with a newspaper …

Dodgers, Time Warner Cable have a deal  —  Adrian Gonzalez and the Dodgers will be on Time Warner Cable after next season.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times / January 22, 2013)  —  The Dodgers have agreed with Time Warner Cable on a new television contract that will provide the team …

Mariners, Hernandez talk extension  —  The next big contract in baseball?  It could go to Felix Hernandez.  —  The Seattle Mariners continue to talk to Hernandez about an extension, according to major-league sources.  And while no deal is close, the Mariners are at least weighing a four-year, $100 million proposal, sources said.