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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.  —  As a result of the qualifying offer, Bourn's new team would be forced to surrender their first round pick …

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.