Top 100 Prospects: No. 1-20  —  We unveil our newest Top 100 Prospects list  —  This is Baseball America's 21st annual Top 100 Prospects list, our definitive annual ranking of the best professional talent in baseball below the major league level.  And this year, we're turning the focus in the list to the best tool for each player.

Werth arrives with future in limbo  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - If forced to select one word as the theme for his 2009 season, Jayson Werth might choose finally.  As in, he finally played a full season without a detour to the disabled list.  He finally produced statistics worthy of the expectations …

Chan Ho Park and the Amazing, Unsustainable Home Run Rate  —  A glance at Chan Ho Park's 2009 statistics can mislead.  None of his aggregate stats stand out.  His 4.43 ERA ranked below league average, a 96 ERA+, and his 9.1 hits per nine and 3.6 walks per nine led to an inflated 1.40 WHIP.

Lincecum is no speed Freak  —  went to his pitching coach more than once last season and said, “I don't have any pain.  Where is it?”  —  He meant the fastball.  Where was the fastball?  —  Dave Righetti would assure him the mechanics looked good.  The hitters didn't seem to be noticing.

The big question  —  Sox wonder if Papi can regain his pop  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. - You look at him and listen and you want to believe.  You want to turn back the clock to 2006 when he hit 54 homers and knocked in 137 runs.  You want to remember the golden days when it seemed like every hit was a walkoff wonder.

Phils' Sardinha arrested on DUI charge  —  Ex-Reds, Tigers catcher in camp as non-roster invitee  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater police arrested Phillies catcher Dane Sardinha early Monday morning for allegedly driving under the influence.  —  The Phillies said they are aware of the arrest, but declined comment.

Wright's story still being written  —  Too soon to brand Mets' third baseman  —  Post on facebook Fan Comments print email  —  Today's history lesson is on David Wright — specifically, pronouncements on David Wright's outlook, both in the short-term and beyond.

Heyman: Yanks Love Crawford  —  Via Jon Heyman today -  —  One reason the Yankees were reluctant to go for a two-year deal for Johnny Damon might have had little to do with Damon and been a greater reflection of what they think of Carl Crawford.  The Yankees love him.

Sox Drawer: Williams Made Play for Halladay  —  The White Sox already have a starting rotation considered by many to be one of the best in the majors.  —  Mark Buehrle, Jake Peavy, Gavin Floyd, John Danks, and Freddy Garcia.  Not too shabby.  —  But in an interview with Kenny Williams …

Bay talks U.S.-Canada hockey, curling, Mets  —  Jason Bay arrived in the clubhouse Tuesday morning.  And one thing became clear: With Jeff Francoeur and Bay, David Wright isn't going to have as much of a media burden in 2010.  Bay spoke about several topics, from his knee's health …

The Nastiest Billionaire Divorce Ever: Jamie And Frank McCourt*  —  A billion dollar power couple.  Professional sports executives.  An affair with a co-worker.  Celebrity attorneys and spokespeople.  Los Angeles.  —  The proceedings are about to kick into high gear, because the parties are headed to court.

Minor League Transactions  —  Arizona Diamondbacks  —  Reinstated from inactive list: 2B Manuel Ferrer  —  Atlanta Braves  —  Signed: C Ryan Query (NDFA—Catawba (N.C.))  —  Query had been ready to embark on his first season as assistant coach at his alma mater when the Braves signed him.

The battered, bruised and repaired shoulder of Jesus Flores  —  I just filed a story on Jesus Flores, a catcher with an irrepressible good nature and, right now, a very worrisome shoulder.  He also had lots to say, and plenty I wanted to print.  Only problem: The story was given an 800-word allotment …

Hank Aaron applauds Mark McGwire's apology  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—Former career home run king Hank Aaron says Mark McGwire should have a clear conscience after his recent admission he used performance-enhancing drugs as a player.  —  Aaron said other players still harboring similar secrets also should come clean.

Pirates' Tabata ready to forget past  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — About 11, mostly turbulent months ago, Jose Tabata's back was against the wall of the Pirate City clubhouse and he was reading in Spanish a statement about his jailed wife.  —  He is 8 pounds lighter, at least one year wiser according …

What Sandy Koufax told NY Mets pitchers Oliver Perez, John Maine and Johan Santana … Audio: Sandy Koufax  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — For the second time in a week, Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax stopped by the Mets' spring training complex Monday and watched several pitchers during bullpen sessions.

That Peak Age Thing, Part 2  —  Last week, I looked at the question of when hitters hit their peak and came away with the very unsatisfying answer of “it depends.”  Good hitters peak later.  Even leaving aside the usual cries of “treat everyone as an individual!” there are different peak ages in the aggregate among different groups.

Carlos Beltran: No hard feelings with New York Mets over surgery disagreement  —  Carlos Beltran, arriving at New York Mets spring training on Monday, said there are “no hard feelings” between himself and the team following a dispute over his knee surgery.  —  “You know, it took …