Top Nats prospect falsified name, age … 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.

Jeter to address media today  —  Yankees captain expected to discuss A-Rod revelations  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Derek Jeter had a front-row seat as Alex Rodriguez addressed the media on Tuesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field, joining the rest of the veteran Yankees as the star third baseman began to tell his side of the story.

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 …

Reports: Griffey to sign with Atlanta, not Seattle  —  Ken Griffey Jr. has decided to play for the Atlanta Braves, a person close to the veteran outfielder and familiar with the negotiations told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  The Seattle Times later also reported that Griffey had chosen the Braves over the Mariners.

A-Rod apologizes to Rangers owner  —  Buzz up!  —  Alex Rodriguez made a personal call to apologize to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks after the slugger's admission that he used banned substances while playing for the team from 2001-03.  —  Hicks told The Associated Press on Tuesday evening …

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.

Dodgers are in a mound of trouble with starting rotation  —  They should have held on to Brad Penny, as this year their choice for opening day starter is a guy coming off a broken leg or another coming off a sore shoulder.  —  T.J. Simers  —  I'm hoping Manny is spending this extra time …

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.

The Gagne Experiment Redux  —  Oh, how the markets change.  Last night, we took a look at Will Ohman, a lefty reliever coming off of the best season of his career, who may be in line to take a 40 percent paycut off of his $1.6 mil salary in 2008.  Today, our subject of discussion is Eric Gagne …

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.

Shea demolition update  —  Shea will be gone, but not completely forgotten.  COO Jeff Wilpon said that home plate, the pitchers mound and the bases will be immortalized in the parking lot, which Shea's hallowed ground will hopefully become by April.  —  So good news — you can still do the DynaMets Dash.

Who starts at shortstop?  Julio Lugo  —  FORT MYERS - On the face of it, the Red Sox [team stats] are holding an open competition for their starting shortstop job.  It's Julio Lugo [stats] vs. Jed Lowrie, and may the best man win.  —  Unless that man happens to be Lowrie.  Then, all bets are off.

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.

Tuesday's Texas Rangers notebook: Cordero audition  —  My favorite memory: Eddie Guardado  —  Eddie Guardado is the second-oldest player in camp at 38.  Guardado went way back to find his best baseball memory, and it came from his senior year of high school at Franklin High in Stockton …

BRAVES SIGN KELLY JOHNSON  —  The Braves signed Kelly Johnson to a one-year, $2.825 million contract, avoiding arbitration, the Post has learned.  —  Johnson had asked for $3.3 million in arbitration and the Braves had countered at $2.35 million.  —  Johnson also can make $50,000 for each of 620 and 670 plate appearances.

O's closing in on extension with Roberts  —  Sources: Club nearing 4-year deal with 2-time All-Star second baseman  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - It appears that Brian Roberts, nearly traded on at least two different occasions during his Orioles tenure, will be staying put in Baltimore for several more seasons.