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If NY Mets can land Michael Bourn, then fans will feel better about Sandy Alderson's sense of humor

nydailynews.com

If the Mets somehow find a way to sign Michael Bourn in the coming days, thereby assuring themselves of fielding at least one honest-to-goodness major league outfielder in 2013, then surely fans will feel better about Sandy Alderson’s rather edgy sense …

David Brown, yahoo.com

The Philadelphia Phillies will weigh slugger Delmon Young on six occasions of their choice this season, the Associated Press and others have reported. If he makes the required weight each time, he'll be paid an extra $600,000 this season on top of the $…

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

The Arizona Diamondbacks are seriously discussing a trade of Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves Wednesday evening, according to sources.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Brian McCann would like to be behind the plate on opening day and beat the projections which have him missing the start of the season.

Paul Hagen, MLB.com

The Phillies announced Wednesday that Cody Asche was among six additional non-roster invitees to big league camp in Clearwater, Fla. It's just the latest signal that the Phils are hoping that Asche could be their third baseman of the future.

Todd Zolecki, MLB.com

The Phillies announced Wednesday they have added six more players as non-roster invitees for Spring Training, with the list including several of the organization's top prospects.