Cubs deal Pie to O's for lefty Olson  —  Outfield prospect struggled during two seasons in Chicago  —  CHICAGO — It's time for Felix Pie to move on.  —  On Sunday, the Cubs dealt the outfielder to the Baltimore Orioles for two pitchers, left-hander Garrett Olson and right-hander Henry Williamson.

Wrigley seat licenses?  —  Selling seat licenses was termed a “possibility” by Cubs management  —  Most of the first two days of the 2009 Cubs Convention were devoted to dissecting the painful past and looking ahead to the potential of a better ending next October.

Hernandez gets $3.8 million from M's  —  The Seattle Mariners have signed pitcher Felix Hernandez, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time, to a one-year contract worth $3.8 million.  —  The Mariners and the right-hander have explored multiyear deals over the last two offseasons, but without success.

Rice blames Boss, Yanks on never winning a Series  —  The complaint is not a new one.  With the Yankees spending nearly half a billion dollars on three players this offseason - CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Mark Teixeira - it is hardly a surprise that the Steinbrenner family again is being blamed …

Phillies, Madson reach 3-year extension deal  —  Inquirer staff writer Jim Salisbury reports:  —  The Phillies and righthanded reliever Ryan Madson have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension, The Inquirer learned today.  The deal, which is pending a physical exam, is believed to be for $12 million, with incentives.

Five Cards outfielders vie for spots  —  ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals' outfield is so crowded some players are surprised they're still around.  —  Rick Ankiel was a big draw at the team's Winter Warmup on Sunday with his autograph going for $60, twice as much as the going rate for manager Tony La Russa.

Edgar Martinez is eligible for the Hall of Fame starting with the 2010 ballot  —  Edgar Martinez is on the Cooperstown clock.  —  The beloved ex-Mariner can hardly believe his five-year waiting period for Hall of Fame consideration will expire after the 2009 season.

Bisons unveil three new uniforms  —  Mets say Cooper may return to Herd  —  The Buffalo Bisons have a new affiliate and new logo.  And the new uniforms for 2009 that were unveiled Friday will be worn by at least one familiar face.  —  Outfielder Jason Cooper, the franchise's modern-era leader …