Tampa Bay Rays players appear excited by acquisitions of Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon  —  The Rays clubhouse could have quite a different feel this season, with all the familiar faces that have left.  —  But now that Tampa Bay is poised to acquire two big names in former All-Stars Manny Ramirez …

Scouting reports for the Top 10 Prospects (How to subscribe)  —  Adrian Gonzalez anchored the Padres lineup from 2006 through 2010, producing at a rate on par with any hitter in the National League this side of Albert Pujols.  —  Despite Gonzalez's contributions, San Diego finished …

Terry Collins Q&A: about David Wright, K's and Lineup  —  Last week at Citi Field, the Mets played host to two dozen school children from Queens, who gathered inside the clubhouse to meet Terry Collins, Jose Reyes, Mike Pelfrey, Josh Thole, Dillon Gee and Bobby Parnell, as part of the Citi Field Kids program.

Galarraga deal brewing for D-backs, Tigers  —  PHOENIX — The D-backs are likely to complete a deal Monday to acquire pitcher Armando Galarraga from the Tigers, according to a baseball source.  —  Minor League pitcher Kevin Eichhorn and another player would head to Detroit …

Nolan Ryan's prediction is bold, but realistic  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — When Nolan Ryan predicted 92 wins for the 2010 Rangers, there were plenty of folks who figured he was setting the bar at a spot that wasn't particularly attainable.  The club certainly played better in 2009 …

Yankees GM Brian Cashman might want to leave Bombers and finally have a chance to be his own Boss  —  Lot of questions swirling around regarding Brian Cashman and his “Don't look at me” declaration at the Rafael Soriano soiree last Wednesday - not the least of which was …

The Fun Never Stops  —  I didn't intend to write about Bert Blyleven and me for my Monday entry until I received the following email from a Minnesota Twins Baseball Fantasy Camp player yesterday evening. … The email from Paul Bennett made my Sunday.  It was a pleasant surprise …

Steelers Notebook: Running game took flight against Jets  —  Center Maurkice Pouncey started every game for the Steelers this season, and despite a high-ankle sprain that forced him to watch the final three quarters of Sunday's AFC championship game in street clothes, the rookie from the University …

My dinner date with Joey Votto  —  He cleans up good.  —  Yup, I went to the BBWAA awards dinner in NYC tonight.  I decided to go at the last minute.  I was scairt of the snow.  If there's anything worse than wading through 4' high snowdrifts, it's wading through 4' high snowdrifts while wearing an evening gown and high heels.

Another Morneau update  —  One of the biggest offseason developments for the Twins has been Justin Morneau's recovery from the concussion he suffered in July.  —  Twins GM Bill Smith provided an update last week when he appeared on the MLB Network channel.  Host Mike Ferrin asked the following question: