Bouton: No clubhouse ‘sanctity’  —  Did Joe Torre's book violate the sanctity of the Yankee clubhouse, particularly with his criticism of Alex Rodriguez?  The man who pioneered the candid sports memoir is amused by the question.  —  “What's the big deal?

Sources: Rays agree to deal with LHP Shouse  —  Brian Shouse, a veteran left-handed reliever, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to baseball sources.  The deal is pending a physical exam, which he will take on Thursday.  —  Shouse, 40, pitched in 69 games …

Still Jobless, Abreu Awaits Right Offer in a Slow Market  —  Ed Wade is the last man to sign Bobby Abreu to a contract.  It was nearly seven years ago, when Wade was the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and Abreu was an emerging star.  To keep him out of free agency …

Approaching spring workouts to find Tampa Bay Rays in transition  —  The Rays have their first official spring workout two weeks from today, and relocation to Port Charlotte isn't the only thing that's going to require some adjustment.  —  CF B.J. Upton, 1B Carlos Pena …

Giants could ultimately be in mix for Manny  —  Only Scott Boras knows for sure what offers Manny Ramirez may or may not have, but it appears that the San Francisco Giants are the only team standing between Ramirez and a capitulation that the slugger might feel is utterly embarrassing.

Pedro says he's received offers  —  Righty declines to identify bidders, but claims Mets not among them  —  The availability of Pedro Martinez as a free agent has prompted interest among big league clubs, according to the veteran right-hander.  With less than three weeks remaining …

Prospect Green has wrist surgery  —  Third baseman forced to wear a cast for four weeks  —  MILWAUKEE — Brewers prospect Taylor Green could miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery this week for a fractured left wrist.  —  Green, 22 and a third baseman …

White Sox not chasing more high-priced talent  —  CHICAGO — Don't expect the Chicago White Sox to sign any free agents still on the market.  —  White Sox general manager Ken Williams said Saturday he doesn't see the need for more high-priced talent, especially with a roster full of young talent and a lousy economy.

Cooper ponders Astros' lineup  —  Skipper will use Spring Training to formulate his batting order  —  HOUSTON — Astros manager Cecil Cooper still envisions Michael Bourn as his leadoff hitter, but just not quite yet.  —  Bourn will hit elsewhere in the order when the season starts …

BRAVES SIGN KOTCHMAN  —  The Braves signed their first baseman, Casey Kotchman, to a $2.885 million contract, avoiding arbitration, the Post has learned.  —  Kotchman had asked for $3.25 million through arbitration and the Braves had countered at $2.475 million.