“They're Just Making Bowden Endure As Much Pain As Possible”  —  Here's the story Barry and I double-teamed for Friday's fishwrap edition.  —  The Washington Nationals on Thursday abandoned the training facility they once boasted of here and officially fired José Rijo …

Cards want Pujols long-term, L.A. sweetens deal for Manny and more … JUPITER, Fla. — Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt liked what superstar Albert Pujols said upon arriving at camp about winning being more important than money to him when it comes to his next contract.

Yankees ban A-Rod's cousin from team facilities  —  BY MICHAEL O'KEEFFE IN NEW YORK AND MARK FEINSAND IN TAMPA  —  Yankee officials have told Alex Rodriguez that Yuri Sucart, believed to be the cousin who injected Major League Baseball's biggest star with steroids, is no longer welcome at team facilities or hotels.

Believe It: A New Cap for Yankees  —  It's not every day that you see an e-mail message with the subject “New Yankees Cap.”  The navy blue cap with the white interlocking “NY” is a classic.  Why would it be changed?  —  Merchandising, of course.  The Yankees plan to wear a sleeve patch …

Manuel's postgame remarks  —  Jerry Manuel acknowledged his spring-training use of Jose Reyes in the No. 3 hole may be just an exercise and that Reyes hits leadoff when the season begins.  —  “That's very possible,” Manuel said.  “Whatever we feel will fit to win.  All we're doing is creating options.”

Spring Game 2: Rays at Yankees  —  YANKEES (1-0)  —  Pitching today: Phil Hughes followed by Phil Coke, Brian Bruney, Damaso Marte, Jon Albaladejo, Mark Melancon.  —  RAYS (0-1)  —  Kennedy 2B  —  Crawford LF  —  Aybar DH  —  Ensberg 3B  —  Zobrist SS  —  Kapler CF  —  Richard 1B

Dodgers agree to terms with ...  ... I'll give you a hint, it's a guy who played a key role for the 2004 Red Sox as the team ended it's 86-year World Series title drought.  But no, it's not Manny Ramirez.  The Dodgers have agreed to terms with ... Doug Mientkiewicz, according to two sources who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Yankees, Bank of America end sponsorship talks  —  NEW YORK — The New York Yankees and Bank of America ended months of negotiations on a long-term, high-profile sponsorship agreement, fallout from the financial industry's decision to accept aid from the federal government.

Newsday to charge for website, online cable service  —  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cablevision Systems Corp plans to charge online readers of its Newsday newspaper, a move that would make it one of the first large U.S. papers to reverse a trend toward free Web readership.

FINAL Pirates 3, Red Sox 2  —  SOX GO GOWN (3:52, END 9, 3-2 PIRATES)  —  Chris Carter and Josh Reddick flew out, followed by a Carlos Maldonado walk.  Anderson came up with a chance to be a hero.  George Kottaras pinch ran for Maldonado.  Anderson struck out looking at a pitch that may have been a bit inside.

Lincecum signs $650,000 contract  —  UPDATE: Giants official Bobby Evans said there are no immediate plans to negotiate a long-term deal with Lincecum.  The plan is to complete contracts with all sub-arbitration players first.  Also, Lincecum's contract does not contain a bonus for winning Cy Young again.

Media want Barry Bonds jury questionaires unsealed  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Media companies are urging a federal judge to allow access to completed questionnaires by potential jurors in Barry Bonds' perjury trial.  —  U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has ordered the completed questionnaires sealed.

In '09 debut, Beckett ‘free and easy’  —  Veteran righty, Francona pleased with first spring appearance  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Unlike the last time he took the mound in a game for the Red Sox, Josh Beckett didn't need anti-inflammatories just to make it bearable.