Mailbag: Suppan an innings-eater  —  Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers Brewers fans' questions  —  The coaches and media talk about the three starting rotation automatics in Ben Sheets, Yovani Gallardo and Jeff Suppan.  Am I missing something, but other than a lofty contract …

Rolen Enjoying New Address: With Toronto, and Far From La Russa  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Scott Rolen answered a simple question with a question on a sleepy Monday morning.  When Rolen, the Toronto Blue Jays' new third baseman, was asked if he would agree to an interview, he turned from infielder to interrogator.

Velez brings speed to bases, fielding  —  Giants infielder building a case for role as super-utilityman  —  MESA, Ariz. — The most intriguing player in camp gave the Giants more to contemplate.  —  Eugenio Velez left the Giants' 8-6 exhibition victory over the Chicago Cubs before the bottom …

Tribune Co. studying Cubs naming rights  —  CHICAGO (AP)—Wrigley Field is a shrine of sorts, a top Chicago tourist attraction and haven for baseball fans who revel in its throwback ivy-covered walls while partying and rooting for their Cubbies.  —  There have been changes over the years …

Notes: Bonderman changeup for real  —  Righty believes he has developed new pitch for arsenal  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Even Jeremy Bonderman believes the story of him and his changeup sounds like a recurring Spring Training theme.  —  “It's always a big story for me,” Bonderman said.

Roberts trade talks heat up  —  Orioles second baseman could go to Cubs with Payton  —  The Cubs and Orioles have resumed trade talks involving second baseman Brian Roberts, and one person familiar with the talks indicated discussions were starting to get serious.

Coca-Cola lands naming rights for new Sox seats … Coca-Cola yesterday joined the lineup of corporate heavy hitters with naming rights to different sections at Fenway Park [map].  —  The Boston Red Sox [team stats] unveiled plans to give the Atlanta-based soft drink giant naming rights to a new luxury seating section at the ballpark.

Kenny Rogers gets by without curveballs while ‘frustrated’ Brandon Inge catches  —  WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Kenny Rogers is 43 years old.  He missed more than half of last season because of shoulder and elbow issues.  He has lost range and quickness.  His fastball has lost velocity throughout his career.

Lowry walks 9 of 12 batters faced  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP)—Noah Lowry walked nine of the first 12 hitters he faced Monday in the San Francisco Giants' 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers in 10 innings.  —  Lowry threw 24 pitches before a Texas hitter took a swing.

Preview 2008: Milwaukee Brewers  —  by Lindy's  —  ltimately the 2007 season ended in disappointment for the Brewers, who wound up two games behind the Cubs in the National League Central after leading the division standings for much of the year.  —  Beyond the disappointing end, however …

New Freedom Signee Inks Contract With Yankees  —  FLORENCE, Ky. - The Florence Freedom won't begin the 2008 regular season in independent professional baseball's Frontier League until May 21.  Already, though, one of the Freedom's top newcomers has gotten an opportunity to further his career …

Ryan Braun adjusting to new home in LF, popularity after NL ROY award  —  PHOENIX (AP)—Ryan Braun plopped down at a clubhouse table next to some minor leaguers for a breakfast feast.  It was the glazed doughnut that grabbed his teammates' attention and led to a little harassment about his figure.

Regrets?  Yankees May Have One  —  The Yankees have made two major decisions since the end of last season that they could come to regret this season.  Last October there was Joe Torre; more recently there was Johan Santana.  —  As I see it, the decision to offer Torre a one-year …

Papelbon sticking to his guns over contract  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jonathan Papelbon may be young, but he knows how the business of baseball works.  —  He knows that, with a little more than two years of major-league service time, he has no contractual leverage with the Red Sox.