Mariners sign first-round pick Fields  —  Former Georgia closer was selected 20th overall in 2008 Draft  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — The Mariners have reached an agreement on a contract with Josh Fields, their first-round selection in last June's First-Year Player Draft.

CC Sabathia audio from today  —  Welcome readers of The Big Lead.  Don't cause any trouble.  —  Here is the full audio from CC Sabathia's interview today.  It was in the home dugout at Big Stein Field and lasted about 12 minutes.  I think a listen will give you a good sense of what kind of person he is.

U-Miami renames baseball stadium after A-Rod  —  CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Saying he had a responsibility to give back, Alex Rodriguez briefly addressed the drug scandal that has enveloped his life for the last week Friday night when Miami formally renamed its baseball field in his honor.

You wanted a roster, here's a roster  —  I have literally received two dozen e-mails from people in the last 24 hours asking about roster numbers.  Rather than answer all of them, I asked the Yankees to e-mail me a roster I could post.  So thanks to the very efficient Connie, here you go:

Leyritz to wait for trial in jail after bail revoked  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz had his bail revoked Friday and was put in jail to await trial on charges he killed a woman in a drunk driving accident.  —  Prosecutors said Leyritz drank alcohol before the trial …

EATON TO PHILS: RELEASE ME  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — So, we heard from Adam Eaton a little bit ago.  Eaton is, without question, the elephant in the clubhouse.  After opting to go home instead of pitching in the Florida Instructional League last October, Eaton isn't in the running for the Phils …

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Santana, Aybar hearings rescheduled  —  PHOENIX — Salary arbitration hearings for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ervin Santana and Tampa Bay infielder Willy Aybar were postponed Friday.  —  The hearings will be rescheduled for next week unless the players reach agreements with their teams, which appears increasingly likely.

Yankees Sign Brett Tomko  —  With the first workout for pitchers and catchers on Saturday, the Yankees are still fine-tuning their minor league contracts.  General Manager Brian Cashman confirmed that the team has signed Brett Tomko to a minor league deal.  —  Tomko, who turns 36 on April 7, is 95-99 over a 12-year career.

Hall injures calf, out four to six weeks  —  Infielder could be questionable for Brewers' April 7 season opener  —  The Brewers did not get through Day 1 of Spring Training without their first injury of the year.  —  Bill Hall, the front-runner to start at third base …

Torre, Colletti keeping tabs on Manny  —  Dodgers not backing off pursuit with camp under way  —  PHOENIX — Chances are if the Dodgers are ever going to make a deal with Manny Ramirez, the most experienced deal makers in the organization — owners Frank and Jamie McCourt — will be the ones making it.

New witness claims she saw trainer inject Bonds  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors plan to call Barry Bonds' former personal shopper to testify at his trial next month that she saw the slugger's personal trainer inject him.  —  Prosecutors also said in a court filing Friday …

How much is Joe Crede worth?  —  The Twins were present today in Arizona as free agent third baseman Joe Crede took batting practice.  The Twins remain interested in his services, but indications are that Crede wants $7 million guaranteed - up to $11 million with incentives - and the Twins aren't going there.

N.C.A.A. Ban on Lawyers for Athletes Ruled Illegal  —  An Ohio court ruling on Thursday could markedly alter negotiations between Major League Baseball draft picks and their teams if it withstands appeal.  —  Erie County Judge Tygh M. Tone ruled that an N.C.A.A. rule, which renders …

Mets sign Martinez to Minors deal  —  Infielder played in seven games with club last season  —  The Mets added a familiar infielder to Spring Training camp, signing Ramon Martinez to a Minor League deal, according to multiple sources.  —  Martinez, 36, appeared in seven games for the Mets …