Trade talk: White Sox patiently dangling Jose Quintana  —  Around this time of year, the best scouts start taking little mental notes about the counterparts they see in their travels from camp to spring camp.  The back fields, where minor league players ply their trade in front of friends …

Tim Tebow to be assigned to Columbia Fireflies, Mets' low-A affiliate  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Tim Tebow's baseball odyssey will continue in South Carolina with the Columbia Fireflies, the Mets' low Class-A affiliate in the South Atlantic League, where he will play every day as he attempts …

Jays finalizing extension with manager John Gibbons  —  The Toronto Blue Jays and manager John Gibbons are finalizing a multi-year extension and expect to have a deal in place by opening day, sources tell FanRag Sports.  This comes just a week after a March 15 report from Rob Longley …

With WBC On The Line, Tanner Roark Ready For Biggest Start Of His Career  —  LOS ANGELES—Tanner Roark has made a career of exceeding expectations.  —  The righthander was a 25th-round pick in the 2008 draft and didn't make his major league debut until he was 26 years old.

David Ross, Chicago Cubs' World Series Victory to Get Movie Treatment (Exclusive)  —  Radar Pictures is developing a film based on the catcher's memoir, ‘Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages.’  —  The Chicago Cubs' dramatic 2016 World Series victory is headed for a replay on the big screen.

Andre Ethier Doubtful For Opening Day Due To Herniated Disk  —  Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier has been diagnosed with a “mild” herniated disk in his lower back, and manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including MLB.com's Ken Gurnick) that “it's going to be tough” for Ethier to be ready for the start of the season.

Rangers Agree To New Contract With Robinson Chirinos  —  2:25pm: Chirinos will earn $2.25MM next year and the option is valued at $2.375MM ($100K buyout), Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram tweets.  There are also escalators based upon how many times he comes to bat in the upcoming campaign.

Devin Mesoraco progressing, but could miss Opening Day  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Devin Mesoraco called Opening Day “arbitrary” among a 162-game season, so if the veteran catcher isn't ready by that day, he isn't ready, he said on Monday.  —  Mesoraco played four innings and was 1 for 2 …

Red Sox Still Looking To Acquire Starting Pitching Depth  —  Manager John Farrell says the Red Sox have been and continue to be trying to acquire starting pitching depth, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald writes.  The Red Sox are dealing with injuries to starters David Price and Drew Pomeranz.

Michael Pineda has short-lived outing as questions still hover over Yankees rotation  —  TAMPA — CC Sabathia said recently that he thinks the Yankees' rotation is going to surprise some people this season.  —  Forgive us for being skeptical.  —  Sure, Masahiro Tanaka has been brilliant this spring …

Why Kevin Kiermaier makes his $66.1 million deal worth it for the Rays  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — The obstacles, biases and long odds Kevin Kiermaier overcame in rising from 31st-round draft pick to the reward of a six-year, $53.5-million deal will be forever considered a testament to hard work, determination and drive.