The New York Yankees and Mets have won their fight to get public backing for additional financing for their new ballparks. 

In a purer capitalistic world, sports teams wouldn't ask cities to help with stadium financing, the federal government wouldn't bail out failing companies and the tax code wouldn't offer perks such as deductions for mortgage interest. 

The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done. 

While the Mets have revamped their bullpen, questions linger as the Feb. 

--INF Alex Cora has agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Mets, according to multiple media reports. 

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

Atlanta has been a less-expensive version of the Yanks this offseason. 

It's no time for the Mets to become meek - or cheap. 

TORONTO - Citing declining sales, the CBC has pulled out as a carrier ofTorontoBlueJays telecasts. 

In his younger days, Rickey Henderson used to say he could play until he's 50. 

Rickey Henderson just got inducted into the Hall of Fame, but Kevin Kernan says if a team calls, he'll still play ball. 

Johan Santana is unsure whether he'll be able to pitch in the World Baseball Classic following offseason knee surgery. 

Paul Byrd isn't retiring. 

The Mariners aren't close to being a completed project under new general manager Jack Zduriencik and manager Don Wakamatsu. 

Looking for next year's prized free-agent arm? Ken Rosenthal says it's going to be John Lackey unless the Angels get busy soon.