Still testing the limits?  —  Alfredo Aceves gets a refresher on what's expected of him  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — If Boston Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves was testing how far he could push the limits with new manager John Farrell, the right-handed reliever quickly found out during a live batting practice session Sunday.

Cubs acquire pair of pitching prospects from Arizona for outfielder Tony Campana  —  The Chicago Cubs today acquired minor league right-handed pitchers Erick Leal and Jesus Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Tony Campana.  —  Leal, 17, went 6-2 with a 2.44 ERA (19 ER/70.0 IP) …

Gamel to miss another season  —  May Gamel, who missed the final five months of 2012 with a torn ACL, will miss all of 2013, manager Ron Roenicke said.  An MRI scan revealed bad news on the same knee.  —  Much more to come.  The Brewers were already thin at first base because Corey Hart is recovering from his own knee injury.

Alfonso Soriano open to trade … MESA, AZ.  — Alfonso Soriano says he wants to win with the Chicago Cubs, but if the team falls out of contention — and the Cubs are expected to struggle again after 101 losses last season — Soriano would be interested in being traded.

Zduriencik says team close to trading Carp  —  PHOENIX — Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said Monday he was engaged with a “good number” of teams about Mike Carp, the outfielder-first baseman designated for assignment last week, and was closing in on a trade.

Showalter balks at new pickoff rule  —  Every baseball fan has seen the move . . . and heard the groans when it doesn't work.  —  With runners on first and third, a right-handed pitcher fakes a pickoff to third base, spins and throws to first.  The move itself almost never results in an out.

Chipper comfortable as ‘rookie coach’  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Chipper Jones had no trouble looking the part while spending his first day as a guest instructor for the Braves on Sunday afternoon.  About an hour before the team workout began, Jones strolled through the home clubhouse wearing …

Ricketts awaits next step in Wrigley renovation  —  A conceptual illustration of proposed renovations to Wrigley Field.  (Chicago Cubs)  —  MESA, Ariz. — Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said on Sunday that he hopes the team can finalize some matters with the City of Chicago in the next few weeks …

Guest Post: Blue Jays Comic Book Giveaway Days: What Might Have Been  —  Enjoying spring training?  I can't help but feel like Alex Anthopoulos has rewarded my penance for watching 19 years of mediocre baseball.  He heard my prayers!  And by prayers I mean the sound of my remote hitting the wall.

Rubin: John Buck could get moved when the Mets promote Travis d'Arnaud  —  Adam Rubin of ESPN New York says it's possible the Mets could deal John Buck when the Mets decide to promote Travis d'Arnaud during the season.  —  “The summer David Wright succeeded Ty Wigginton at third base for the Mets …

Daniel Murphy has an injured intercostal muscle  —  According to SNY's Matt Dunn, Sandy Alderson said Daniel Murphy has discomfort in his intercostal muscle, and will go to New York for an evaluation.  —  Alderson expects Murphy to miss a week.  —  Meanwhile, Murphy described the feeling as …