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 …

Posada says Torre has ‘done nothing wrong’  —  Jorge Posada says '(Torre's) been a father figure to me, so I don't think he can do any wrong.'  —  TAMPA - Jorge Posada joked that it would “take me about three years” to read every page of Joe Torre's book, “The Yankee Years.”

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.

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 …

'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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mets deny Citigroup will bail out of deal  —  Citigroup Inc.'s $400 million naming rights deal for the new Mets stadium is in no danger of disappearing despite a angry bailout backlash, team officials insisted Tuesday.  —  Citigroup executives called to reiterate their commitment to the deal …

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 …

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.

Minaya rules out Manny  —  Omar Minaya has ruled out bringing in Manny Ramirez or any other major expenditure.  The lone pieces still being sought are a lefty reliever on a minor-league deal and a righty bat for the bench, perhaps via a spring-training trade.

Righty bench bat still on Phillies' radar  —  Nomar is club's No. 1 choice if role can't be filled from within  —  PHILADELPHIA — The common belief is that the Phillies will eventually find the right-handed bat they need for their bench.  —  But the possibility exists — and it could be growing …