Tim Redding, the newest addition to the Mets' pitching corps, welcomed the chance to sign with the organization -- even if it's unresolved whether he works in the rotation or in the bullpen. 

--INF Argenis Reyes, non-tendered by the Mets last month, returned to the organization on a minor league deal. 

The Dodgers, seeking to replenish their rotation, have the inside track on signing free-agent left-hander Randy Wolf, according to major-league sources. 

The Mariners rotation is looking crammed to the rafters. 

Capping a busy day in which they signed their last two remaining arbitration-eligible players, pitchers Erik Bedard and Aaron Heilman, the Mariners acquired right-handed pitcher David Aardsma on Tuesday in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. 

Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. 

The Yomiuri Giants have invited former New York Mets infielder Edgardo Alfonzo to try out at next month's spring training camp in Miyazaki Prefecture, the Central League club said Wednesday. 

The Mets and Yankees have emerged as the leading contenders for free-agent right-hander Freddy Garcia, according to a major-league source. 

The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. 

-- Ales Hemsky scored game winner in the final minute as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3. 

--INF Argenis Reyes, non-tendered by the Mets last month, returned to the organization on a minor league deal. 

The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. 

Tim Redding, the newest addition to the Mets' pitching corps, welcomed the chance to sign with the organization -- even if it's unresolved whether he works in the rotation or in the bullpen. 

--INF Argenis Reyes, non-tendered by the Mets last month, returned to the organization on a minor league deal. 

The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order.