Alex Rodriguez homers again, plays 7 innings in field  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez hit a long homer, played seven innings in the field and drew a walk off Philadelphia's J.C. Romero on Monday in his latest extended spring training game.  —  The Yankees' third baseman, however, wasn't talking.

Summit at Turner Field  —  It looks like there will be a Mets' summit meeting this afternoon at Turner Field with Omar Minaya flying in with COO Jeff Wilpon to discuss the fate of Oliver Perez and other roster questions.  —  As much as everyone wants to dismiss Olllie and dump him in the minors …

RICKY NOLASCO'S TURN TO WAIT ON MOUND  —  Another game, another Marlins pitcher standing around the mound.  —  This time, the intent did not appear as calculated as when the Mets made Matt Lindstrom wait in the ninth inning on Wednesday, a ploy for which Mets manager Jerry Manuel was fined an undisclosed amount by the league.

Aceves here for Claggett  —  The Yankees finally have a long reliever.  Alfredo Aceves has been called up and RHP Anthony Claggett was optioned back.

Mets-Phillies Rivalry Already Turned Ugly  —  It took all of two games for the Mets-Phillies rivalry to turn ugly in the stands at Citizens Bank Park.  I emailed with Nick, the photographer behind these photos of a bloodied up Mets fan to get the story.  —  Nick's report below:

Chia-Jen Lo off to quick start in Lancaster; other minor league news  —  Taiwanese righthander Chia-Jen Lo, the first player signed by Astros director of Pacific Rim scouting Glen Barker, is off to a fast start at high Class A Lancaster of the California League.

A-Rod's Antics Would Have Ruined These Red Sox: Scott Soshnick  —  The boys from Boston are scheduled to visit the bigger ballpark in the Bronx tonight, providing the Red Sox with their first glimpse at what one columnist satirically dubbed the House That Ruthless Men Built.

Joba's mom jailed on suspicion of selling meth … LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is jailed in Nebraska and facing a felony charge after being arrested on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February.

Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox invaded by Star Wars, comedy ensues  —  On Friday, Red Sox fans signed up for the Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox mailing list were pointed to a press release announcing the first ever Star Wars Day at McCoy Stadium.  —  It is about at this point that said to myself …

Astros tough it out to take series  —  Abbreviated start from Wandy aided by timely hits, 'pen  —  ATLANTA — With a bullpen depleted by overuse or injury, the Astros needed two things from Wandy Rodriguez on Sunday: an outing similar to the first five he made this year …