Carl Pavano suffers ruptured spleen  —  Free-agent right-hander Carl Pavano doesn't figure to be signing with a new team anytime soon.  —  Pavano, 37, recently suffered a ruptured spleen that will sideline him for 6 to 8 weeks, according to major-league sources.

Jonny Gomes: I'm no one-trick pony … Throughout his 10-year career, Jonny Gomes has had success against left-handed pitchers, batting .284 with an .894 on-base plus slugging percentage, while struggling against righties (.223, .782).  —  Nevertheless, he's preparing to be more than just a platoon left fielder for the Red Sox.

Inside the Phillies: A third-place finish in offseason moves  —  BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Phillies have not won the offseason.  —  They have, in fact, finished third in the National League East, the same position they were stuck in when time expired on the 2012 season.

Mets-Bourn match looks unlikely  —  First off, I'll believe the Mets are signing Michael Bourn when I see them introduce him at a news conference and present him with a ceremonial cap and jersey.  So, the debate over the type of draft pick they should forfeit for him probably is a pointless exercise.

Minor League Transactions: Jan. 15-20  —  Official minor league transactions, conveyed to us by Major League Baseball, for the period Jan. 15-20  —  Atlanta Braves  —  Signed: LHP Eric Pfisterer (NDFA—Duke), SS Mattia Mercuri  —  International baseball sites indicate that Mattia Mercuri …

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.

Jurrjens agrees to deal with Orioles  —  Free agent righthander Jair Jurrjens, an All-Star in 2011 who was not tendered by the Braves after a rough 2012 season, has agreed to a deal with the Orioles, CBSSports.com has learned.  —  Jurrjens will receive a $1.5 million base on a Major League deal …

Miami Marlins: Ex-Dolphins QB Pat White has minor league offer in hand  —  If former Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat White wants to give baseball another shot, the Miami Marlins are prepared to take a look.  —  White on Thursday told 640 Sports' Orlando Alzugaray he has an offer in hand from the Marlins' organization.

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.

2013 Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Prospects … What a difference a year makes.  The Dodgers have gone from the thriftiness and legal battles of the Frank McCourt era to buying the biggest houses in Beverly Hills, with no signs of slowing down.  —  After two years of watching McCourt's …

Morgan reportedly agrees on deal to play in Japan  —  Outfielder Nyjer Morgan will reportedly play in the Far East this season.  Whether his alter ego, Tony Plush, will join him remains to be seen.  —  According to The Associated Press, the former Brewers outfielder has agreed …

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.