Primobolan, drug Alex Rodriguez used, not available for legal purchase in the Dominican Republic  —  SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — According to the official in charge of the agency which regulates pharmaceutical drugs in the Dominican Republic, Primobolan was not available for legal purchase …

Zimmerman Avoids Arbitration, Signs One-Year Deal  —  The contract Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman signed late last night didn't satisfy the ultimate goal — a long-term deal — but at least it erased the most immediate fear.  Because of the one-year, $3.325 million agreement …

Milledge gives Dunn No. 44, changes to No. 85  —  VIERA, Fla. (AP) — There's a new Ocho Cinco in pro sports: Washington Nationals outfielder Lastings Milledge is switching to No. 85 after relinquishing his career-long No. 44 to new teammate Adam Dunn.  —  Milledge, who wore No. 44 with the Mets …

After Griffey: Spurned Braves try to move on  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla.: The Atlanta Braves emerged from the dugout as though it was just another spring training day.  The pitchers headed to the mound.  The hitters wandered in and out of the cage, taking their swings.

CC you in April: Lefty in line for opener  —  TAMPA - CC Sabathia won't make his first start of the spring until the Yankees play their 10th game, but the big lefthander is lined up perfectly to make a much more important start: Opening Day.  —  Sabathia will make his spring debut on March 6 …

Dodgers showing interest in Cabrera  —  Shortstop tells club he would be willing to move to second base  —  PHOENIX — The Dodgers, apparently uncertain they can work a deal for second baseman Orlando Hudson, have also begun talks with free-agent infielder Orlando Cabrera.

Royals' Guillen out after removing ingrown nail himself  —  Royals outfielder José Guillen expects to return to full-time drills, perhaps by this weekend, after easing the pain in his right big toe by yanking out a severely ingrown nail.  —  The nail was only a slight irritant Monday …

Braun sheds light on fashion venture  —  Brewers star distributes new line of hot-selling T-shirts  —  PHOENIX — He's a long way from New York's Fashion Week, but Ryan Braun was roaming the Brewers clubhouse this week distributing his new line of T-shirts, looking and sounding like Milwaukee's answer to Marc Jacobs.

MLB union bears share of burden  —  Donald Fehr, executive director of the MLB players' association, seems to have underestimated the effect steroid use would have on the legitimacy of players' achievements.  —  Bud Selig, the commissioner of baseball, has begun his offensive against the Major League Baseball Players Association.

Manuel takes opposite approach  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Jerry Manuel preached a team-first approach and barely alluded to the Mets' consecutive September collapses when he addressed the players before Thursday's first full-squad workout.  Manuel's reference to past failures, according to the manager …

Soriano staying put as leadoff man  —  Cubs slugger may drop down in spring as Piniella tinkers  —  MESA, Ariz. — Alfonso Soriano is back in the Cubs' leadoff spot.  —  Actually, Soriano never left.  On Monday, Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he was going to drop Soriano down in the order …

New Stage for Japan's Rising Pitching Star  —  NAGO, Japan — On the first day of spring training here, Yu Darvish christened the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters' 2009 camp by throwing 125 pitches from a bullpen mound.  That was 15 more than Carlos Zambrano of the Cubs threw to no-hit the Astros …

Rays news and notes  —  Loss of the day  —  Troy Percival found out someone broke into his Riverside, Calif., home and stole the TVs, his golf clubs and a 1955 Ford truck he spent three years restoring.  “They're going to have to sell it for pieces because everyone knows what it looks like,” he said.

Cleveland Indians drop Andy Marte; trade for reliever Juan Salas from Tampa Bay Rays  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Andy Marte Era in Cleveland is all but over.  —  The Indians designated Marte for assignment today after acquiring right-hander Juan Salas from Tampa Bay for minor league infielder Isaias Valasquez.

Rockies' Francis likely out for season with surgery  —  Colorado Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis says he will have exploratory surgery on his pitching shoulder next week and will likely miss the 2009 season.  Francis said Thursday he will return to Denver for the operation.