Source: Ramirez, Marlins agree to $70 million deal … ORLANDO, Florida — The Florida Marlins and shortstop Hanley Ramírez agreed on a contract extension for six years and $70 million, according to a source who spoke with ESPNdeportes.com.  —  “It's a very convenient agreement for both parties …

Jays' Wells to sit 6-8 weeks with broken wrist  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks with a broken left wrist.  —  The two-time All-Star was injured while making a diving catch Friday night in the sixth inning of Toronto's 6-1 loss to Cleveland.

Isringhausen taken out of closer role for time being  —  MILWAUKEE — Jason Isringhausen got his wish.  —  After blowing his fifth save Friday night — tying Milwaukee's Eric Gagne for most in the major leagues — in a 4-3 loss to the Brewers, the Cardinals' embattled reliever will no longer close games …

Yanks have pitching problems, but enough to go to the Wells?  —  Tell Scott your opinion!  —  DETROIT — No wonder David Wells is reportedly hinting of a comeback with the New York Yankees (not that they'll take him).  —  Who's next, Scott Kamieniecki?  —  You're probably sitting at home right now thinking what Wells is thinking.

Youkilis on fire  —  MINNEAPOLIS - Kevin Youkilis has homered in the second inning off lefty Glen Perkins.  The man is on fire.  He has now homered in six of his last seven games with 13 RBI.  —  In my national baseball notes column tomorrow I'll tackle the issue of why the Red Sox …

Games of the Day  —  The Mets play a split admission double header to make up for last night's rain out.  Those going out to game one get to see Johan Santana face Matt Belisle.  Belisle may be one of those pitchers with too much control.  He's given up 25 hits in 14 1/3 innings, but just two walks.

Blogging the Bombers: Kei Igawa is completely clueless  —  Who knew that Kei Igawa was Japanese for Esteban Loaiza?  —  I never thought I would meet a pitcher more delusional than Loaiza, who would routinely tell us after his starts how well he thought he pitched.

Soriano's 4 hits lift Cubs over Arizona  —  CHICAGO (AP)—Alfonso Soriano's warming up, even if the weather isn't.  He looked like his old self Saturday and hopes he's put his season-long struggles behind him.  —  The Cubs star had four hits, including a go-ahead double in a six-run seventh inning …

Talkin' Baseball, Steroids and “The Code” With Author Ross Bernstein  —  “The Code” in baseball is an interesting but seldom discussed aspect of the game.  Just this past week, both Richie Sexson and Joba Chamberlain have caused ripples in the game because of it.

Notes: Headhunters no surprise to Yost  —  Manager says his focus remains on club  —  Ned Yost expressed no surprise that it only took a six-game losing streak for some people to start calling for his skin.  —  “It doesn't surprise me a bit,” the Milwaukee Brewers' manager …

Twins reliever Neshek has partial tear in elbow  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Pat Neshek was bracing for bad news about his right elbow, and that's what he got.  —  The Minnesota Twins placed their right-handed setup man on the 15-day disabled list Friday, after an MRI test revealed an acute partial tear …