Top 100 Prospects: 1-20  —  From Matt Wieters to Gordon Beckham  —  See also: John Manuel and Jim Callis chat about the Top 100 at 1 p.m. ET.  —  This is Baseball America's 20th annual Top 100 Prospects list, our definitive annual list of the absolute best young talent in the game …

A-Rod expects rude welcome  —  Alex Rodriguez is prepared for the worst when he plays in the New York Yankees' spring training opener Wednesday.  —  The game against Toronto at Dunedin will be his first since admitting that he used a banned substance while playing for Texas from 2001-3.

The Yankees Stick It to Their Ticketholders  —  Eleven years ago, I banded together with four of my friends and bought a Yankees partial season-ticket package which gave us a pair of tickets to 15 games of our choice.  We were instantly rewarded with the opportunity to frequent a once-in-a-generation ballclub, the 1998 Yankees.

Brewers Blog  —  The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings fans the latest news and inside dope on the Brewers  —  Lawrie shifts to second base  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - I just talked with Brewers' top draft pick Brett Lawrie about his decision to switch …

Ramirez injury update and Wednesday's traveling roster  —  Just got word from the Yankees that Edwar Ramirez's MRI Monday revealed mild bursitis in his right shoulder and he's expected to be shut down until at least Friday because he's been prescribed with a minimum of three days rest.

‘Skimming’ No Surprise to Reds Marty Brennaman  —  An unsubstantiated suspicion that Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden may somehow be connected with the supposed fraudulent taking of kickbacks from young player prospects “comes as no surprise to me,” says Hall-of-Fame Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman.

Sternberg: No flexibility to add payroll  —  Prinicpal owner Stuart Sternberg did about 20 minutes with area media after getting a look at the new spring facility, touching on a number of subjects.  —  The biggest news was the he confirmed what executive VP Andrew Friedman suggested during the off-season …

Rosters set for World Baseball Classic  —  U.S., Dominican Republic feature entire team of Major Leaguers  —  The final rosters of the 16 teams participating in the second World Baseball Classic were released on Tuesday evening, and they include a bevy of All-Stars.

Statement by A's owner/managing partner Lew Wolff regarding attached letter sent to Fremont mayor & city council  —  “After much consideration, today we informed Mayor Wasserman and City Council members that the Oakland Athletics will cease efforts to relocate our franchise to the City of Fremont.

Tomorrow's lineups and pitchers  —  The Red Sox play their first games of the spring season tomorrow, opening with a 1:05 p.m. contest against Boston College at City of Palms Park and capping the day with a 7:05 p.m. game against the Twins at nearby Hammond Stadium.  —  Below are the probable lineups and scheduled pitchers.

Ron Kittle, former Chicago White Sox slugger, says he fears for safety of steroids whistle-blower Jose Canseco  —  'I wonder who's going to be the first one to shoot him'  —  Former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle says he fears for the safety of steroids whistle-blower Jose Canseco.

MO'S FEELING STRONG - ON AND OFF THE FIELD  —  TAMPA - Mariano Rivera was amped about his right shoulder.  And that was prior to winning two titles in manager Joe Girardi's First Annual World Championship of Pool.  —  “It's feeling strong and now I am building muscle,” Rivera said of the shoulder …

3 UP: SANTANA, GIRARDI, CHURCH  —  1. I wrote this column about Mets ace Johan Santana in the Post today.  Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen told me that over the final two months of last season into this spring training camp that Santana has taken on Oliver Perez as a “special project.”

Bonser to have surgery on Wednesday  —  Twins reliever Boof Bonser will have exploratory surgery on Wednesday in St. Petersburg to try to get to the bottom of why he's having shoulder problems.  —  The surgery will be performed by Rays' team physician Dr. Koco Eaton.

Ruiz final Phillie to sign for '09 season  —  Philadelphia projected for franchise-record $132.5M payroll  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies have everybody locked up for 2009.  —  They have reached a contract agreement with catcher Carlos Ruiz, who signed a split contract that will pay …

Anderson, Braves complete deal  —  Outfielder passes physical, set to join team in spring camp  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Garret Anderson has officially joined the Braves.  There won't be any future announcements to contradict this fact.  —  After Anderson underwent a successful physical …

Monday's Texas Rangers notebook: Young hitting cleanup?  —  Young hitting cleanup?  —  Eyes where opened early Monday when the lineups were posted for the first intrasquad game of the spring.  Michael Young was batting fourth for the team managed by third base coach Dave Anderson.