Upton not D-backs' kind of player  —  Well, the Arizona Diamondbacks are getting what they wanted, a team full of gritty dirtballs.  —  They've traded center fielder Chris Young, right-hander Trevor Bauer and right fielder Justin Upton, all for questionable returns.

Rays set to re-sign DH Luke Scott  —  The Rays are set to re-sign DH Luke Scott, the Times has learned.  —  Scott spent last season with the Rays, and though they declined his $6-million option, both sides have maintained contact and mutual interest in a return.  The Rays already paid Scott a $1-million buyout.

Martinez Returns to Red Sox as Assistant to GM  —  BOSTON (AP) — Pedro Martinez has returned to the Boston Red Sox.  —  On Thursday, Martinez, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, who spent seven seasons in Boston, was brought back to the franchise.

MLB statement: Status quo not sustainable  —  MLB issued this statement this afternoon:  —  “The Commissioner has had conversations with Stuart Sternberg and is disappointed with the current situation in the Tampa Bay market.  —  The status quo is simply not sustainable.

Mets, pitcher Marcum agree to one-year deal  —  The New York Mets, who had been the lone team not to sign a free agent to a major league contract this winter, have agreed to terms with right-hander Shaun Marcum.  —  Marcum, 31, will get a one-year deal contingent on passing a physical, a major league source confirmed.

Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax perpetrator Ronaiah Tuiasosopo impersonated ‘Lennay Kekua’ female voice over phone to speak to Notre Dame player  —  The soul-baring chats between the star linebacker and the man posing as his phantom girlfriend were the linchpin of their fake fairy-tale romance.

Brewers Go For the Gold and Announce Gold Alternate Jersey  —  The Brewers go for the gold every season.  Each of the 30 flags atop the Commissioner's Trophy awarded to the World Series Champion are adorned in gold and it is the Brewers goal to one day have that trophy at Miller Park.

Ex-Brewers OF Morgan to play for Japan team  —  YOKOHAMA, Japan — Free-agent outfielder Nyjer Morgan has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Central League.  —  The team says the 32-year-old Morgan will join the BayStars on a one-year-deal worth $1.6 million.

Thursday morning...Bourn, Lohse not happening  —  The Braves are acquiring outfielder Justin Upton from the Diamondbacks.  The Rangers haven't talked to the Diamondbacks since making one final offer earlier this month.  —  Industry sources said Thursday the Rangers don't expect …