Source: Abreu-White Sox negotiations stalled  —  Negotiations between the Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source.  —  The source disputed …

Wigginton, Orioles agree to deal  —  Slugger inked to two-year contract, adding depth to infield  —  BALTIMORE — The Orioles continued their hectic offseason Tuesday by signing reserve infielder Ty Wigginton to a two-year contract, an acquisition that comes just one day after the team traded for starter Rich Hill.

Posada says Torre has ‘done nothing wrong’  —  TAMPA - Jorge Posada joked that it would “take me about three years” to read all 512 pages of Joe Torre's book, “The Yankee Years.”  But the Yankee catcher needed no time at all to defend his former manager Tuesday, saying that Torre …

Moorad, Padres agree on sale of team  —  SAN DIEGO — Former agent Jeff Moorad has reached an agreement for his group to buy the San Diego Padres from majority owner John Moores.  —  Moorad, who resigned last month as chief executive officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks …

Rockies avoid arbitration with Atkins  —  Garrett Atkins will not be a distraction.  A potentially harmful arbitration hearing was avoided today when the Atkins signed a one-year, $7.05-million deal.  He can also make an additional $125,000 if he reaches 700 plate appearances.

'03 Sample at Issue in Bonds Trial  —  A urine sample that Barry Bonds provided as part of the anonymous testing that baseball conducted in 2003 has tested positive for performance-enhancing substances, according to people familiar with the matter.  —  Although the samples …

Citi Explores Breaking Mets Deal  —  Bank That Got Bailout Cash Revisits $400 Million Pact to Put Name on Stadium  —  Citigroup Inc., eager to quell the controversy over how lenders are using government bailout money, is exploring the possibility of backing out of a nearly $400 million marketing deal …

Great Winter For Yankees' Cashman  —  CROMWELL — It will be nearly a year before Brian Cashman can say if he really did “win the winter,” as the big acquisitions he has made for the Yankees seem to indicate.  Among the many things to ponder: How long will it take CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett to adapt to New York.

Live: Oliver Perez Press Conference  —  The press conference is over, and I'm heading home.  —  The big comment from Omar Minaya was at 3:31 pm, when he told reporters there will be no big moves after today, saying all of his big priorities have been met, while noting offense was not the team's problem last season.

ROYALS SIGN BANNISTER  —  The Royals signed pitcher Brian Bannister to a one-year $1,737,500 contract, avoiding arbitration, the Post has learned.  —  Bannister can earn an additional $25,000 by pitching 200 innings and also by making the All-Star team.  —  In the arbitration process …

Wang has first mound session this year  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees right-hander Chien-Ming Wang threw 27 pitches Tuesday in his first mound session this year as he rehabilitates his injured foot.  —  Wang missed the final 3½ months of last season after hurting his foot running the bases.

Nationals still waiting on Dunn  —  The market has been mostly quiet for free agent slugger Adam Dunn, but a baseball source said Dunn did receive a contract offer from the Nationals, who badly want a power hitter.  The Nats targeted Dunn after making a spirited free-agent run at Mark Teixeira, who signed with the Yankees.

For the Twins, the Washburn ship has sailed  —  OK everyone, time for a deep breath.  —  I did some checking today, and the Twins have lost their appetite for a Jarrod Washburn trade.  Also, the glitch that makes you scroll through multiple pages to see the bottom of our blog comments is only temporary.

Bob Costas to Join MLB Network But Stay With NBC  —  Bob Costas, a 19-time Emmy Award winner and NBC broadcaster, has signed a multi-year contract to join the upstart MLB Network, CNBC has learned, though he will remain at NBC Sports.  —  The MLB network, which debuted on Jan. 1 …