Sources tell SI A-Rod tested positive for steroids in 2003 … In 2003, when he won the American League home run title and the AL Most Valuable Player award as a shortstop for the Texas Rangers, Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two anabolic steroids, four sources have independently told Sports Illustrated.

Wolf returns to Dodgers with 1-year, $5M deal  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pitcher Randy Wolf and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed Friday to a one-year, $5 million contract.  —  A 32-year-old left-hander, Wolf was a combined 12-12 with a 4.30 ERA last year with San Diego and Houston …

Orioles, Sherrill come to terms  —  Sun baseball writer Jeff Zrebiec just clued me in on the news that the Orioles have come to terms with reliever George Sherrill (right) on a one-year, $2.75 million deal, averting and arbitration showdown with their last arbitration-eligible player.

Camp inked, Jays' streak extended  —  Club at 12 years without arbitration hearing after settlement  —  TORONTO — The Blue Jays' arbitration streak has officially been extended.  On Saturday, Toronto agreed to terms with reliever Shawn Camp on a deal for the upcoming season, tidying up the club's only unsettled contract.

Let's talk incentives with Gordon, Jennings  —  There has never been a winter like this, with so many qualified free agents waiting for jobs with spring training within arm's reach.  So while Manny Ramirez awaits for an offer suitable for his talent, two veteran pitchers landed interesting deals.

Phillies head south, standing pat for now  —  They still seek a righthanded hitter.  The payroll may be upwards of $130 million, pending Howard's arbitration.  —  For The Inquirer  —  The Phillies are set to arrive in spring training next week without making another addition after an off-season …

Phil Rogers' Whispers  —  Houston is planning a sneak attack on the Cubs and might improve its chances of success if it signs Adam Dunn to a one-year deal before camp starts.  Dunn, a 40-homer man for five straight seasons, would allow the Astros to move Hunter Pence to center field and Michael Bourn to the bench.

MLB.TV Sees New Features, Lower Prices for 2009  —  MLB.com has rolled out the latest offerings of their streaming-video package for out-of-market games via MLB.TV and MLB.TV Premium, adding new functionality, and at a lower price than last year.  —  Fans will find the price of both online packages …

Nats' Hill waits for arbitration decision  —  PHOENIX — Washington pitcher Shawn Hill became the first player in the major leagues to go to a salary arbitration hearing this year, asking a panel Friday to award him $775,000 rather than the team's $500,000 offer.

Would long-term deals help Sox?  —  Extending Floyd, Danks, Quentin could aid cost certainty  —  CHICAGO — Ask John Danks about his desire to pitch for years and years as part of the White Sox starting rotation, even at the stage of his career when a long-term deal isn't necessarily needed …

It's Truck Day for the Red Sox — updated with photo  —  It may be freezing outside, but it's a sure sign that spring is coming when the 18-wheeler leaves Fenway Park for Fort Myers, Fla. And that will happen at 1 o'clock today, as the Red Sox move their equipment to Florida to prepare for the start of spring training.