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.

Shedding light on Mark Teixeira  —  Length of pact key  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email  —  The Red Sox [team stats] typically do not divulge details about contract offers until after the fact, but their final offer to Mark Teixeira will likely shed all the light …

JAYS OUT OF RUNNING FOR FURCAL  —  The Rafael Furcal sweepstakes are down to three teams.  I have heard the Blue Jays have dropped out because the bidding got too rich.  That leaves the perceived front-running A's, and also the Dodgers and Royals.  —  A few sources involved in the negotiations told …

Astros sign Michaels  —  The Astros' pursuit for a fifth outfielder may have come to a conclusion on Monday when they signed Jason Michaels to a one-year contract worth $750,000.  —  “Jason fits the profile of the type of role player that we like to have,” said Wade.

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 …

Lefty Capuano agrees to Minors deal  —  Former All-Star looking to work his way back from elbow injury  —  MILWAUKEE — Former All-Star left-hander Chris Capuano was close to finalizing an incentive-laden Minor League contract with the Brewers on Monday, according to a baseball source.

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 …

Atlanta Braves  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.

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.

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 …