New York Mets' Johan Santana to return to NY for tests on elbow  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Mets postponed plans to have Johan Santana return to New York for tests on his elbow due to an impending winter storm that is expected to hit the Northeast and the encouraging performance by their ace in a throwing session Sunday.

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.

Orioles sign Eaton (updated)  —  The Orioles have signed pitcher Adam Eaton to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.  —  I guess they actually do have plans to add another starting pitcher.  —  The Phillies released Eaton, 31, two days ago.

Albaladejo, Montero leave with injuries  —  Batted ball hits righty in left calf; right groin hobbles catcher  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — Yankees catching prospect Jesus Montero left Sunday's Grapefruit League exhibition against the Reds after suffering a strained right groin.

Yanks' offense runs on all cylinders  —  Bombers post more hits than Reds, but pitching has tough day  —  REDS 13, YANKEES 11  —  Yankees at the plate: New York had 14 hits through the first five innings.  Alex Rodriguez was 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs.

McCourt: Manny talks in ‘quiet period’  —  Dodgers plan to resume negotiations with slugger ‘at some point’  —  PHOENIX — The Manny Ramirez negotiations are on hold at the moment, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said on Sunday morning, at least until the afternoon's Opening Day festivities at Camelback Ranch are complete.

Royals secure another veteran arm  —  Day after Cruz comes aboard, KC lands left-hander Chen with Minors deal  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — The Royals didn't stop when they signed Juan Cruz.  On Sunday, they announced they signed veteran left-hander Bruce Chen to a Minor League contract.

Spring Game 5: Yankees at Reds (now with in-game Alex Rodriguez audio)  —  YANKEES (2-2)  —  Pitching today: Alfredo Aceves followed by Damaso Marte, Brian Bruney, Jon Albaladejo, Christian Garcia, Mark Melancon and J.B. Cox.  —  REDS (3-1)  —  McDonald CF  —  Rosales SS  —  Votto 1B

Wandy to miss at least two starts  —  Astros to exercise caution with lefty's strained back muscle  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Wandy Rodriguez will miss at least two starts while nursing a strained intercostal muscle on his left side, manager Cecil Cooper said Sunday morning.

Sign-and-trade coming to baseball?  —  Could this be the year that the sign-and-trade comes to fruition in Major League Baseball?  Possibly.  That's one way a team like the Toronto Blue Jays that doesn't want to give up a draft pick to land a free agent can still do business in this market.