This is your team  —  The 2008 New York Yankees:  —  Lineup  —  Johnny Damon LF  —  Derek Jeter SS  —  Bobby Abreu RF  —  Alex Rodriguez 3B  —  Jason Giambi 1B  —  Jorge Posada C  —  Hideki Matsui DH  —  Robinson Cano 2B  —  Melky Cabrera CF  —  Bench  —  Jose Molina C

Cubs see Phillies claim Lahey  —  Right-hander becomes victim of numbers game in Chicago 'pen  —  LAS VEGAS — Cubs reliever Tim Lahey was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Friday morning, and Lahey flew from Las Vegas to Philadelphia to join his new team.

Murcer must miss opener  —  Unfortunately, Bobby Murcer will be unable to keep his vow this year to be in the broadcast booth for the last Opening Day at Yankee Stadium.  —  The 61-year-old Yankee favorite, who has been battling brain cancer for a year and a half, said Friday that …

Colon progressing, heading to Triple-A  —  Sox optimistic as veteran is throwing comfortably in low 90s  —  LOS ANGELES — Shortly after turning in a strong performance against the Dodgers on Friday night, the Red Sox informed Bartolo Colon that he was going to be an Opening Day starter.

Cards coach contemplates action vs. Slaten, KFNS  —  Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan is angry at KFNS radio, saying he was put on the air without his consent by afternoon drive-time host Kevin Slaten and is contemplating legal recourse.  —  The incident happened Thursday …

Rays acquire Haynes from Angels  —  Outfielder can play all three positions; Baldelli to 60-day DL  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays claimed outfielder Nathan Haynes off waivers from the Angels on Friday.  They also placed outfielder Rocco Baldelli on the 60-day disabled list.

2008 Draft Order  —  Below is the order of selection for the 2008 draft, which begins June 5.  Teams pick in reverse order of their 2007 winning percentage.  Ties are broken by using the winning percentage from 2006 season.  —  Rated free agents who are offered arbitration …

It's time  —  DUNEDIN, FLA. — He was not Paul Godfrey's first choice.  Or his second, or third.  —  As J.P. Ricciardi went about his business this spring, the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays was asked one day whether he thought his job was in jeopardy after six years without a playoff berth.

Thomas gets Tigers' last roster spot  —  Outfielder has a ‘lot of pluses,’ says Leyland; relievers Bazardo, Lopez also earn spots.  —  HOUSTON — Clete Thomas couldn't believe the words he was hearing.  —  With nothing more than Double-A experience, and having been a non-roster invitee to spring training …

Braves pick up Gotay from Mets  —  Atlanta hopes infielder can provide hits off the bench  —  ATLANTA — Looking for a bat off the bench, the Braves claimed switch-hitter Ruben Gotay off waivers from the New York Mets on Friday.  —  Gotay, 25, batted .295 in 98 games with the Mets last season …

In Signature Style, Lerners Strive To Make Ballpark Fan-Friendly  —  If fans entering Nationals Park for the first time tomorrow feel like tourists, then the Lerner family will have accomplished what it set out to do: Create a new attraction in the nation's capital.