Bowden Resigns  —  Jim Bowden resigned this morning as Washington Nationals general manager.  The team has not yet named a successor, even on an interim basis.  —  Bowden said, “It is an emotional decision that saddens me, but one that I feel is in the best interests of the two things I love most …

Nats general manager Bowden resigns  —  VIERA, Fla. — Jim Bowden resigned as general manager of the Nationals on Sunday morning.  His replacement has not been named.  —  Though he was under fire for his possible, though denied, connection to the alleged skimming of bonuses of Latin American players, he has maintained his innocence.

Bowden Resigns [Update]  —  From Chico in Florida:  —  Washington Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden resigned this morning, saying he felt he had become a distraction to the club.  —  The Nationals did not immediately name a successor or an interim GM.

Santana slated for elbow exam Monday  —  Mets ace doubtful for scheduled Opening Day start  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — The expected now is scheduled in the Johan Santana scenario.  The Mets' primary starting pither is to have his left elbow examined in New York Monday.

Harper: Minaya has chips to deal if he winds up ace-low  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - All along the Mets have been thinking, privately at least, that they could be in a position to trade for Matt Holliday in late July, and add the big bat they passed on this winter.  As in, you know, Manny Ramirez.

Phillies get warnings from Fehr  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - A year later, the message was different.  Instead of telling Phillies players that they should be safe taking over-the-counter dietary supplements, officials from the Major League Baseball Players Association yesterday told the team to beware.