Dodgers president and owner predict a dynasty  —  PHOENIX — It was a dirty, low-down trick.  And it was brilliant.  —  Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten, sitting in the bar at the owners' meetings last August with club CEO Mark Walter, saw Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino on the other side of the room.

Reliever Cassevah elects free agency  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Reliever Bobby Cassevah elected free agency on Friday.  —  Cassevah, who was out of options, cleared waivers on Thursday and had 72 hours to decide whether to accept an assignment to the Minor Leagues.

Napoli Has RBI Single in Red Sox Debut vs Pirates  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Mike Napoli was tested immediately at first base in his spring training debut with the Red Sox.  —  Darren Ford bunted the first pitch of the game, but Napoli fielded the ball and won a race to the bag …

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.

Halladay showing promising signs of return to form  —  Ace stays focused during Phillies' big innings, getting feel for sinkers, cutters  —  TAMPA, Fla. — It might not yet be the time to proclaim that Roy Halladay is back to normal — to say that he's a completely different pitcher …

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 …

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.

‘Last chance’ vet hoping to land with Amazin's  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — If this Byrd doesn't fly north with the Mets, he expects to be roadkill.  —  “I kind of look at it as a last chance,” Marlon Byrd said yesterday.  “If I don't make this team, I don't see many other chances in baseball.

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 …

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.