Top Nats prospect falsified age, name … A top Washington Nationals prospect and recipient of the largest international signing bonus in team history is not who he appeared to be.  Esmailyn Gonzalez, who is listed as 19 years old on the team's roster, is actually 23-year-old Carlos Alvarez Daniel Lugo, four sources have told SI.com.

Brewers, Hart avoid arbitration  —  Right fielder agrees to one-year, $3.25 million deal on eve of hearing  —  PHOENIX — It wasn't exactly the 11th hour, but it was getting pretty late for the Brewers and right fielder Corey Hart when they finally struck a deal.

A-Rod answers questions, raises more … TAMPA, Fla. — His friends told him the truth would set him free.  But is that what Alex Rodriguez told Tuesday?  —  The truth?  The whole truth?  And nothing but the truth?  —  Ehhhhh ... it didn't feel that way.

We're live blogging the Alex Rodriguez news conference  —  Keep hitting refresh for the latest updates... 2:36 p.m. We're all done.  A-Rod was on the dais for 32 minutes.  2:35 p.m. A-Rod just ended by saying he wants “to make the world a better place.”  “I screwed up big-time.

Forecast is hazy for Glaus  —  JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals staged their first full-squad workout Tuesday with only one position player not on the field.  —  Four weeks after surgery repaired damaged muscle near his right shoulder, third baseman Troy Glaus is not close …

Rays add 2B Adam Kennedy to spring roster  —  2B Adam Kennedy was added to the Rays spring roster on a minor-league contract.  —  Kennedy, 33, was released last week by the Cardinals, for whom he hit .280 in 115 games last season following a horrible .217 in 87 games the year before.

Stokes' hammy pops pen  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Brian Stokes became the first notable casualty of the spring, when the 29-year-old righthander injured his right hamstring, leaving him unable to work off a mound.  “It didn't pop or anything,” Stokes said, downplaying the severity.

Larry Bowa responds to Brad Penny's criticism  —  The former Dodgers pitcher says ‘nobody had my back’ last season and singles out the third base coach.  Bowa says the pitcher was out of shape and didn't work hard.  —  Reporting from Phoenix — After learning that Brad Penny singled …

Still no word if Griffey is headed to Atlanta or Seattle  —  As of 6 p.m. MST, the Mariners still have no idea if they are in the hunt for Ken Griffey Jr., their former All-Star and the man they hope will be their left fielder and/or DH this season.  —  Neither Griffey or his agent …

Arizona Diamondbacks, Conor Jackson agree on one-year contract  —  PHOENIX — Conor Jackson avoided a salary arbitration hearing with the Arizona Diamondbacks when he agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract worth $3.05 million.  —  The 26-year-old infielder and outfielder hit .300 with 12 homers and 75 RBIs in 144 games last year.

Giles doesn't expect personal issues to be a distraction for him or the team  —  PEORIA, Ariz. - Brian Giles, who is embroiled in a public dispute with a former girlfriend, reported to Padres camp Tuesday and said his legal issues will not be a distraction to either him or the Padres this season.

BELTRAN AIM: ‘KILL’ HAMELS  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Carlos Beltran drew a bull's-eye on Cole Hamels yesterday.  —  Adding yet more fuel to the ongoing war of words between the Mets and Phillies, the Met center fielder said he hopes the Amazin's “kill” the Philadelphia ace every time they face Hamels this season.