Yankees finding pitcher Edwin Jackson too pricey after Hal Steinbrenner meets with agent Scott Boras  —  Agent believed to be seeking $15 million a year for Cards free agent  —  Edwin Jackson will likely have to lower demands to receive pitch from Hal Steinbrenner and Yankees.

Zumaya agrees to deal with Twins  —  The Tigers could end up seeing a lot of Joel Zumaya this year after all.  It'll just be in a different uniform, albeit an awfully familiar one.  —  After throwing for teams in December and holding out for a roster spot and the right situation …

Lavarnway is hoping to hit it big in 2012  —  Since New Year's Day, Ryan Lavarnway has been going through quickness and agility drills at Athletes' Performance in Phoenix.  —  “Just trying to get bigger, stronger, faster,” Lavarnway said.  “Learning a lot about nutrition.”

Nats, Gio Gonzalez agree to contract  —  Right-hander Gio Gonzalez and the Washington Nationals agreed to a multiyear contract extension through the 2016 season to avoid salary arbitration, the team announced Sunday.  —  The Nationals did not disclose financial terms for the deal …

Reaching the Summit of Kilimanjaro  —  R. A. Dickey, the Mets pitcher, is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this month to raise awareness for the Bombay Teen Challenge, an organization that rescues and cares for women and girls in Mumbai who are at risk of being abused and exploited.

Source: Bartolo Colon agrees to join A's  —  Bartolo Colon has agreed to a one-year contract with the A's, a major league source told ESPN.com.  The deal is pending a physical.  —  Colon, who will turn 39 in May, went 8-10 with a 4.00 ERA in 29 appearances for the Yankees last year.

Nats still in running to land free-agent Fielder  —  Source says club is unwilling to give first baseman a 10-year deal  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals continue to be in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes, although the club is not willing to give the free-agent first baseman a 10-year deal …

Darvish, Rangers quibble over length of contract  —  Star Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish's desire for a five-year contract and the Texas Rangers' preference of a six-year deal is the greatest sticking point between the sides as negotiations barrel toward a deadline Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, according to major league sources.

Wainwright expresses admiration for Tebow  —  ST. LOUIS — Hours before taking the field against the New England Patriots on Saturday night, Tim Tebow found himself the center of discussion in the Cardinals' interview room.  Yes, these days it seems as if there is no setting that the Broncos quarterback can't effectively infiltrate.