Twins' Morneau is finally healthy  —  There were the concussions that interrupted his 2010 and 2011 seasons.  He underwent surgeries on his neck, left wrist, left knee and right foot amid the neurological haze.  Finally, when Justin Morneau resumed playing first base regularly during …

Final rosters for 2013 World Baseball Classic announced  —  Many of the game's elite will participate in third global tournament, including 45 Major League All-Stars  —  World Baseball Classic, Inc. today announced the final rosters submitted before the February 20th deadline …

With fewer runs,Yankees will need a healthy staff  —  TAMPA — A reporter (not me, by the way) recently was peppering Brian Cashman with what a lineup containing Ichiro Suzuki, Brett Gardner and, perhaps, Eduardo Nunez would offer in excitement.  —  Every few seconds, the Yankees general manager …

Jennings expects smooth transition to center  —  After playing left last year, 26-year-old moving back to natural position  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Although B.J. Upton departed via free agency during the offseason, the Rays don't have to look too far to find his replacement.

Nationals To Sign Chris Young  —  The Nationals announced that they have agreed to terms with right-handed starter Chris Young on a minor league deal (Twitter link).  Williams & Connolly represents Young.  —  Young, 33, pitched for the Mets last year.  The 6'1" right-hander missed …

Downs interested in being an Angel beyond '13  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Scott Downs wants to stay here a little longer.  His representatives have expressed that to the Angels' front office, and the veteran lefty reliever is willing to negotiate a potential extension in-season.  —  So far, though, nothing.

Source: SHU expected to name Bobby V new AD  —  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Photo: Frank Franklin II, ASSOCIATED PRESS  —  FAIRFIELD — Bobby Valentine is expected to be named the next athletics director at Sacred Heart University, according to a source.  —  Valentine, a Stamford native …

His elbow still achy, Furcal hits only from right side  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal continues to be hampered by pain in his right elbow, and on Thursday the club suggested that the switch-hitter …

Players buzz about big righty Olmsted  —  PHOENIX — Ryan Braun needed one look at the redwood of a right-hander named Michael Olmsted to declare him the nastiest pitcher in baseball.  —  “I'm serious,” Braun said.  —  Braun was one of the Brewers hooting behind the batting cage Wednesday …

Miller cleared to throw, eyes return to mound  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Cardinals prospect Shelby Miller has been cleared to throw today on flat ground and he said he's been told to take today as if he's getting ready to throw off the mound in the near future.

There won't be a second season of Pete Rose's reality show  —  In the least shocking news of all time, it looks like TLC will not be airing a second season of Pete Rose's reality show, “Pete Rose: Hits & Mrs.”  —  John Kiesewetter, who writes about television for the Cincinnati Enquirer …

MLB gives A's tentative guidelines for potential move to San Jose  —  Sources say the guidelines don't necessarily mean the Oakland team will ever move to San Jose, because the San Francisco Giants own the territorial rights and haven't been inclined to give them up.

Stanton HBP in helmet during intrasquad game  —  JUPITER, Fla. — An intrasquad matchup between two precocious talents Wednesday left Giancarlo Stanton dazed and Jose Fernandez shaken.  —  Stanton was hit in the back of the helmet during a Miami Marlins intrasquad game by a fastball …