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.

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) …

Brewers have checked on Carp  —  Mariners general manager Jack Zdurencik told me tonight that he was engaged with a “good number” of teams about Mike Carp, the outfielder-first baseman designated for assignment last week, and was closing on a trade.  —  “I would say there's a good chance …

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.

Pirates' Martin to try shortstop in WBC  —  BRADENTON, FLA.  —  Russell Martin is a catcher.  He's a good one, too, beginning his first season as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates.  —  Martin, 30, has played nearly 1,000 games in the major leagues — not one as a shortstop.

Yankees will have to sign Robinson Cano, and hope he turns out more like Derek Jeter than Alex Rodriguez  —  Cano is the only Yankees player in his prime at the age of 30, if the Bombers plan is to stay competitive rather than rebuild, their only choice is to re-sign him

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.

Garza to get MRI, may miss start of season  —  MESA, Ariz. — Whether Matt Garza will start the season in the rotation is now in question because of his left lat strain.  —  “We're not going to rush this guy, that's for sure,” general manager Jed Hoyer said.