Here’s a few links to get you through the night.

-Ben Sheets threw live batting practice for the first time since inking his 1 year $10 million dollar contract and impressed the A’s coaching staff, according to the Associated Press.  A rotation with a healthy Sheets and a healthy Duchscherer would form a solid 1-2 punch.

-Felipe Lopez’s arrival could mean less at-bats for Julio Lugo, writes Matthew Leach of MLB.com.  Lugo obviously is not thrilled with his reduced role but plans to stick with the Cards… for now.  Lugo has not had much success since 2006 when he hit .308 for the Rays before being traded to the Dodgers.

-Dusty Baker who is entering into the final year of his 3 year contract is not concerned about his contract status reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.  The Reds enter into the season with aspirations of breaking the .500 winning mark.  Hopes have grown in Cincinnati with the strong nucleus of players they have assembled and the signing of Aroldis Chapman, Orlando Cabrera and Jonny Gomes (re-sign).