Park Chan-ho Signs With Phillies  —  Free agent pitcher Park Chan-ho has found a new team in the World Series champions Philadelphia Phillies.  —  In a press conference in Seoul Monday, the 35-year-old right-hander said he had been signed to a one-year deal by the National League (NL) East division team.

TRIED TO STEER CC AWAY FROM YANKS  —  Early in his career, Kenny Lofton hurt the Yankees as an Indian when he batted .330 against them across his first four years in a Cleveland uniform.  —  In the fall of 2007, he helped the Indians dismiss the Yankees from the first round of the AL playoffs …

Nats, O's shouldn't be in hunt for Teixeira  —  We saw the damage that Mark Teixeira could do with the Angels in his 54 games with the team down the stretch.  Batting in front of Vladimir Guerrero in the lineup, the switch-hitting first baseman mashed to a .358 batting average and a .632 slugging percentage …

Moores seeking buyers for Padres  —  Owner hires firm to aid search, reiterates commitment to on-field success  —  San Diego Padres owner John Moores told MLB.com this weekend that he has hired Goldman Sachs to identify potential buyers for the ballclub.  —  Moores, who bought the team …

With bullpen in order, Mets are starting to cry Wolf  —  After remaking their bullpen at the winter meetings, the Mets this week are planning to welcome new relievers Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz and also move on to another area of concern:  —  The starting rotation.

Burrell leaves Phillies quietly but disappointed  —  PAT BURRELL was asked to lead the Phillies' triumphal parade down Broad Street.  Then, nothing.  After that the organization seemed content to allow him, like MacArthur's old soldiers, to just fade away.

Mailbag: Who starts at catcher in 2009?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers fans' burning questions  —  Now that Gerald Laird is gone, who do you think will be the Rangers' starting catcher: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Taylor Teagarden or Max Ramirez?  —  Prediction: Saltalamacchia will be the Rangers' Opening Day catcher.

KNOCKER BLOCKERS  —  GIANTS ASK STACKED FAN TO COVER UP  —  MAYBE she should have just carried a loaded firearm into Giants Stadium.  —  Over 30 years, Sondra Fortunato has become the unofficial mascot of her favorite NFL team, delighting and annoying fans at Giants home games with her bodacious physique …

A possible throw in  —  Taking Igawa might key Cameron deal  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Talks between Milwaukee and New York involving a swap of centerfielders Mike Cameron and Melky Cabrera broke down Thursday at the winter meetings in Las Vegas because the Yankees asked …

Sources: A's offer deal to Furcal … With Rafael Furcal moving closer to making a decision on where to sign, the Oakland Athletics appear to be in the lead to sign the free-agent shortstop, with an offer of four years and $40 million, according to sources.  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers …

Interview: Josh Wilker  —  Josh Wilker, one of my favorite writers and mastermind behind the popular Cardboard Gods blog, stopped by for a little electronic chit-chat.  Among other things, we covered petty crime, washing dishes with Uma Thurman and playing Strat-O-Matic with Buster Olney...proceed at your own risk.

Tigers sign Everett to one-year deal  —  Infielder could shore up defense, will earn $1 million plus incentives  —  The formality of a physical has been completed, and shortstop Adam Everett is officially a member of the Tigers.  —  The Tigers announced Monday that they have signed Everett …