My Gap Year  —  The sun had gone down in Laos by the time I finished dinner, and I realized I was lost.  —  Not completely lost, but definitely more than a little turned around.  Which way had I walked from my hotel?  I looked down a few streets.  Tuk tuks were everywhere.

Cuban infielder expected to work out for Cubs, Dodgers, D-backs this week  —  Matt Yallof, Ron Darling and Tom Verducci discuss the potential of Yoan Moncada and what impact he could have on an MLB team  —  Cuban infield prospect Yoan Moncada is wrapping up private workouts for teams …

Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is as delusional as ever thinking he can catch Barry Bonds for home run record  —  His apology comes on the heels of word from Barry Bonds that A-Rod recently told him he still has every intention of breaking his career home run record, which immediately makes a mockery …

His back feeling better, Tiger plans to work on his game and play again soon  —  Woods' latest injury not related to previous surgery  —  The last two weeks have been very disappointing to me, especially Torrey, because I never want to withdraw.  Unfortunately, lately injuries have made that happen too often.

Balto.  Co. dismisses charges against Browns fan accused of urinating on Modell's grave  —  Baltimore County prosecutors have dismissed charges against an Ohio man who was accused of urinating on the grave of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell.  —  Paul Serbu, 62, of Franklin, Ohio …

Athletics, Tyler Clippard Avoid Arbitration  —  5:50pm: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that Clippard will be paid $8.3MM in 2015, which is slightly below the midpoint of the figures that were exchanged.  —  5:18pm: The Athletics announced that they have avoided arbitration …

D-backs to make first overall pick; Astros have highest estimated bonus pool  —  High school senior Brendan Rodgers (Lake Mary HS, FL) is putting in the work to try to become one of the top picks in the 2015 Draft  —  Barring the trade of a Competitive Balance pick, the final piece of the puzzle has been placed.

Padres Designate Aaron Northcraft For Assignment  —  The Padres have designated righty Aaron Northcraft for assignment, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports on Twitter.  His 40-man spot was needed with the finalization of the James Shields signing.

COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB  —  ROCKIES' TYLER MATZEK HOPES BETTER CHANGEUP WILL ADD TO HIS WEAPONS  —  The Denver Post  —  Starting pitcher Tyler Matzek of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a MLB game at Chase Field on August 30, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Plenty of interest in Cole Hamels, but no trade yet  —  A week before spring training, a number of Phillies remain very much available for trades.  —  Cole Hamels is still the most coveted Phillie.  —  How many teams have shown interest in the left-hander this offseason?

Pete Rose: 'I'd love to talk' to Rob Manfred  —  Pete Rose is on the telephone.  —  Nothing personal, but one day he sure wishes the guy on the other end of the line was someone who could actually change his fate, and not just another reporter.  —  Rose badly wants to talk …