Mariners To Sign Rickie Weeks  —  The Mariners and second baseman Rickie Weeks are in agreement on a one-year, $2MM Major League deal, pending a physical, reports Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio (Twitter links).  Weeks is represented by the Legacy Agency.

Celebrated little league team stripped of championship title  —  CHICAGO (AP) — A Little League team that captured the attention of the nation and the hearts of its hometown was stripped of its national title Wednesday after an investigation revealed that team officials had falsified boundaries …

Cuban infielder expected to work out for Cubs, Dodgers, D-backs this week  —  Matt Yallof, Ron Darling and Tom Verducci discuss the potential of Yoan Moncada and what impact he could have on an MLB team  —  Cuban infield prospect Yoan Moncada is wrapping up private workouts for teams …

Mets' Matt Harvey throws first bullpen session of ‘a healthy spring training’  —  Harvey, wearing a shirt with his usual three-quarter sleeves even in a hot sun, pitched from a set of mounds at the same time that Zack Wheeler and Jacob deGrom were also throwing.

Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is as delusional as ever thinking he can catch Barry Bonds for home run record  —  His apology comes on the heels of word from Barry Bonds that A-Rod recently told him he still has every intention of breaking his career home run record, which immediately makes a mockery …

Balto.  Co. dismisses charges against Browns fan accused of urinating on Modell's grave  —  Baltimore County prosecutors have dismissed charges against an Ohio man who was accused of urinating on the grave of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell.  —  Paul Serbu, 62, of Franklin, Ohio …

Athletics, Tyler Clippard Avoid Arbitration  —  5:50pm: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that Clippard will be paid $8.3MM in 2015, which is slightly below the midpoint of the figures that were exchanged.  —  5:18pm: The Athletics announced that they have avoided arbitration …

Plenty of interest in Cole Hamels, but no trade yet  —  A week before spring training, a number of Phillies remain very much available for trades.  —  Cole Hamels is still the most coveted Phillie.  —  How many teams have shown interest in the left-hander this offseason?

Governor Rick Scott Announces the Nationals and the Astros Will Keep Spring Training in Florida  —  Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros, whose leases come up for renewal next year, have chosen to stay in Florida.

Padres Designate Aaron Northcraft For Assignment  —  The Padres have designated righty Aaron Northcraft for assignment, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports on Twitter.  His 40-man spot was needed with the finalization of the James Shields signing.

My Gap Year  —  The sun had gone down in Laos by the time I finished dinner, and I realized I was lost.  —  Not completely lost, but definitely more than a little turned around.  Which way had I walked from my hotel?  I looked down a few streets.  Tuk tuks were everywhere.

COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB  —  ROCKIES' TYLER MATZEK HOPES BETTER CHANGEUP WILL ADD TO HIS WEAPONS  —  The Denver Post  —  Starting pitcher Tyler Matzek of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a MLB game at Chase Field on August 30, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.