Bailey getting a second opinion on thumb; surgery is expected  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox took a gamble when they acquired Andrew Bailey from the Oakland Athletics in December.  The righthander unquestionably had the talent and temperament to replace Jonathan Papelbon as the closer but had a troubling history with injuries.

Reds, Joey Votto Nearing Extension  —  5:59pm: It's a ten-year, $225MM contract according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter).  The deal eclipses Fielder's nine-year, $214MM with the Tigers.  —  5:20pm: Heyman hears that the deal is ten total years and worth almost exactly $200MM (Twitter links).

Details of Matt Cain's new contract  —  UPDATE FROM HENRY SCHULMAN, REPORTING FROM INTERSTATE 5: As we reported, this is a five-year, $112.5 million extension with club option for 2018 that vests automatically for $21 million if Cain hits an innings target in 2017.

Greinke mum on Cain comparison  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zack Greinke had no trouble giving an honest assessment of the “meatballs” he threw at the Chicago White Sox on Monday.  But when the questions turned off the field, to the competitor with the big, new contract, he got quiet.

Reds LH Chapman moved back to bullpen  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Left-hander Aroldis Chapman is headed back to the Cincinnati Reds' injury-depleted bullpen after spending spring training getting ready to be a starter.  —  Chapman, entering his third season with Cincinnati …

Braves reliever Martinez arrested for DUI - updated  —  Braves reliever Cristhian Martinez was arrested early Monday morning in Gwinnett County on charges of DUI, after allegedly weaving in and out of a lane and traveling at a low speed on I-85, confirmed Gwinnett County police spokesman Corporal Jake Smith.

A-Rod drives in 3 to help Yankees beat Marlins 5-2  —  MIAMI—Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs with a double and a sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees completed a two-game exhibition sweep in the Miami Marlins' new ballpark by winning 5-2 Monday night.

Gonzalez, Snyder, Gentry make Texas' bench  —  ROUND ROCK, Texas — The Rangers finalized their bench for their Opening Day roster, keeping infielders Alberto Gonzalez and Brandon Snyder and outfielder Craig Gentry.  —  Julio Borbon, the Rangers' starting center fielder on Opening Day the past two seasons …

Hudson has first outing of spring for Braves  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla.—Tim Hudson made his first appearance of the spring, allowing an infield single over two innings for the Atlanta Braves in an 8-2 loss to the New York Mets.  —  Ruben Tejada hit a three-run homer and Bobby Parnell allowed two hits over three innings for New York.

Rollins Drives in 2, Leads Phillies Over Pirates  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With a new-look lineup, the Philadelphia Phillies showed they can play small ball.  —  Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs, Freddy Galvis hit a tiebreaking triple in the seventh inning and the Phillies beat …

Power Rankings: Yankees in top spot to start year  —  ESPN.com  —  A new season awaits.  Could a new champion be crowned once it's all said and done?  We shall see.  —  The New York Yankees sit atop of our first MLB Power Rankings of the season.  —  The Texas Rangers …