Alderson considers making Reyes substantial offer: source  —  Mets on Twitter  —  Sandy Alderson was pigeonholed early in his administration as a risk-averse executive who would strongly reject the idea of a mega-contract for any player, but specifically an injury-prone one such as Jose Reyes …

Yankees Sign Miguel Andujar For $700,000  —  The Yankees have signed Dominican third baseman Miguel Andujar for $700,000.  —  Andujar, a 16-year-old from San Cristobal who played in the Dominican Prospect League, was one of the top third basemen in Latin America with a well-rounded skill set.

Nationals promote Harper to Double-A  —  Joining Harrisburg, outfield prospect skips Class A Advanced  —  WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper has been promoted from Class A Hagerstown to Double-A Harrisburg and will make his debut at the new level on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, MLB.com learned on Monday morning.

Rangers manager blasts ‘bad’ umpire after ejections  —  Rangers starter C.J. Wilson (center) blushes while watching the video announcing his selection to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.  —  of  —  gfraley@dallasnews.com  —  ARLINGTON - Rangers manager Ron Washington …

Red Sox Sign Manuel Marcos For $800,000  —  The Red Sox have signed 16-year-old Dominican center fielder Manuel Marcos for $800,000.  —  Marcos, who trains with former scout Fred Ferreira, was one of the best athletes and defensive outfielders in Latin America.  He is a 6-foot, 175-pound lefthanded hitter.

Phillies Notes: Polanco dealing with an aching back  —  TORONTO - Placido Polanco was voted into an All-Star Game for the second time in his 14-year career, but that was mainly on the strength of a dominant April.  —  Since May 1, Polanco is hitting .219.  He went 0 for 12 in the weekend series against the Blue Jays.

Teixeira declines Home Run Derby invite  —  NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira intends to bypass the State Farm Home Run Derby next week, even though he acknowledged receiving an invitation from American League team captain David Ortiz.  —  “I'd been texting with David a little bit and I told …

Rangers pay record $5 million bonus to 16-year-old Nomar Mazara  —  Amateur players from Latin America often profit from bidding wars because most of them are not subject to the Major League Baseball draft.  —  Nomar Mazara, a 16-year-old slugger from the Dominican Republic …

Branyan's bomb helps Angels, Santana get past Dodgers  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Russell Branyan hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ervin Santana pitched into the eighth for his first victory in over a month and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday in the finale of the six-game Freeway Series.

Jeter to return Monday  —  TRENTON, N.J. — Let the countdown to 3,000 hits begin — again.  —  After making it through two rehab games with his health intact, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter proclaimed himself ready to return to the big club.  Asked after Sunday's game if he'd be playing Monday, Jeter replied, “Yup.”

Done With the Minors, Back to the Army for Duty in Iraq  —  CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq — It is a familiar outcome for the legions of young minor league players chasing their major league dreams.  —  A team executive sits a player down and tells him he is not good enough.

CC, McCutchen lead list of All-Star snubs  —  Sixty-six All-Stars were announced Sunday and somehow they still messed it up.  Here are my five biggest All-Star snubs.  —  1. Andrew McCutchen, CF, Pirates.  I figured he was a lock for the team, but Bruce Bochy was put into a bit of a bind …