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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

Billy Hamilton to start year in Triple-A  —  Reds top prospect Billy Hamilton will start the year at Triple-A Louisville and play every day in center field, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Thursday.  —  Jocketty, speaking before the annual Reds caravan rolled away from Great American Ball Park …