A Miami Clinic Supplies Drugs to Sports Biggest Names  —  Open the neat spreadsheet and scroll past the listing of local developers, prominent attorneys, and personal trainers.  You'll find a lengthy list of nicknames: Mostro, Al Capone, El Cacique, Samurai, Yukon, Mohamad, Felix Cat, and D.R.

Atchison doesn't foresee a return to Boston  —  BOSTON — Free-agent reliever Scott Atchison, who was in the Red Sox bullpen from 2010-12, threw his first full-fledged bullpen of the winter on Monday, and this week he expects to announce what team he'll be pitching for in '13.

Despite Mets' secret visit, Bourn deal a long shot  —  It remains a long shot — a bunch of moons aligning just right — but the Mets have not given up on being Bourn winners.  —  To that end, general manager Sandy Alderson and assistant GM John Ricco travelled to Houston last week …

Bucs' non-roster invitees list includes familiar names  —  Prospects Cole, Taillon to be joined by veterans Liriano, Hawpe in Spring Training  —  In 2011, Joe Beimel converted the opportunity into becoming the primary lefty in the Pirates' bullpen for the first half of the season.

Will Verlander pitch in the Classic?  —  Though Andy Pettitte has been known to change his mind, he will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to major league sources.  The news is not exactly a surprise, considering that Pettitte is 40 and preparing for perhaps his farewell season with the New York Yankees.

Mariners reportedly close to deal with Shoppach  —  SEATTLE — Veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach is in Seattle meeting with Mariners officials and is scheduled to take a physical on Wednesday, according to a baseball source, as the club continues looking to add depth behind the plate.