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.

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 …

Mike Napoli has avascular necrosis of hip joints  —  Mike Napoli was officially introduced on a conference call moments ago.  He agreed to a one-year deal for $5 million with an incentive package of $8 million more if he stays healthy based on plate appearances.

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.

Inbox: Could Lohse be in Texas uniform this spring?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers Rangers fans' questions  —  Now that the Rangers have signed Kyle McClellan as a starter, could they still be interested in signing Kyle Lohse?  —  The Rangers are interested in Lohse …

Latest on Michael Bourn and the Mets  —  OF Michael Bourn remains on the free agent market after receiving a qualifying offer from the Braves earlier this winter.  —  Bourn's new team would be forced to surrender their first round pick in exchange for signing Bourn as a result of the qualifying offer.

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 …

Reds Sign Dominican Lefty Jacob Constante For $730,000  —  After watching him pitch in the International Prospect League all-star game on Friday, the Reds have signed Dominican lefthander Jacob Constante for $730,000.  —  Constante, who turns 19 in March, is 6-foot-3, 215 pounds and threw 92-94 mph …

Major League Baseball's All-Star Game will return to Cincinnati in 2015, baseball sources confirmed.  —  Commissioner Bud Selig is scheduled to make the announcement when he is in town Wednesday to also say that the newest Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy will be built in Cincinnati.

Former Rays player Elijah Dukes arrested in Tampa  —  TAMPA — Former Rays outfielder Elijah Dukes was arrested Monday night, apparently for failing to appear in court on several drug and traffic charges, jail records show.  —  Dukes, 28, was arrested by Tampa police officers near 31st Avenue E and 20th Street N about 11:30 p.m.

Charlie Manuel visits Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard and scouts Chase Utley, too  —  In three weeks and two days, Charlie Manuel will stroll along the diamonds at the Carpenter Complex as pitchers and catchers take part in their first workouts of the spring.  —  But Manuel has already made a trip …

Mets sign LHP Pedro Feliciano to minors deal  —  The Mets announced they have signed LHP Pedro Feliciano to a Minor League contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training.  —  Feliciano, 36, led the majors in appearances from 2008-2010, making 266 appearances, all with the Mets.