From rookies to legends, Koufax leaves mark on camp  —  Special advisor to chairman provides knowledge of game, link to Dodgers' past  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sandy has left the building.  —  In Elvis fashion, Sandy Koufax finished his initial 10-day Spring Training assignment as special advisor …

Mets value OBP above SBs in search for leadoff man  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Speed is no longer king.  It had a good run, so to speak, until chicks started digging the long ball and everything else lost so much of its cachet.  The fallout?  Despite a recent basestealing renaissance throughout …

Mark Prior in camp with the Reds  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The minor leaguers reported to camp today.  Among them was Mark Prior.  —  Yes, that Mark Prior.  —  Prior, a 32-year-old right-hander, has not pitched in the majors since 2006 because of shoulder problems.  He's made several comeback attempts since.

Lackey Labors as Red Sox Rout Pirates 16-6  —  BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — John Lackey labored through a 35-pitch second inning in his second outing of spring training, and the Boston Red Sox received 15 walks — including four with the bases loaded — in a 16-6 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Consider the facts  —  Let's make a trade, me and you.  —  I'm gonna trade you “Player 1.”  Player 1 is an on-base machine, top 10 in baseball in walk percentage and the leader at his position in pitches per plate appearance.  He improved his home run and runs totals, as well as his slugging percentage …

Ex-Met fires back at Marlins owner  —  TAMPA — Jose Reyes wants to move on from his bizarre, one year stint with the Marlins.  —  “I feel like I'm home here,” he said, in his Blue Jays cap, yesterday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.  “It's good.”  —  But the former Mets star …

A's tab Anderson to start Opening Day  —  After strong finish to injury-shortened 2012 campaign, southpaw to face M's  —  MESA, Ariz. — A's manager Bob Melvin came to reporters with an announcement Thursday morning, and he did not waste any time delivering it.

GM: Yankees made ‘significant’ offer to Cano  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees have “made a significant offer” to Robinson Cano in an attempt to avoid getting into a bidding war for the All-Star second baseman's services this winter, according to general manager Brian Cashman.

Why I Chose My Agency: David Wright  —  Third baseman David Wright signed an eight-year, $138MM extension with the New York Mets last December.  Months earlier, agents Sam and Seth Levinson of ACES faced a PED-related investigation from MLB.  Wright recently spoke about his relationship …

Here's why you should care about WBC  —  Here is a message for all those players, managers and GMs who view the World Baseball Classic as a nuisance:  —  Get over yourselves, and think about your sport.  —  Yes, the WBC is an inconvenience, a disruption to spring training …

A's catcher David Freitas progressing  —  San Diego catcher Austin Hedges tags out the A's Andy Parrino in the sixth inning.  Oakland prevailed 11-6.  Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle  —  Phoenix —  Elk Grove High School alum David Freitas, a catcher obtained from the Nationals …