Trivia time
Texas has a chance to lose its third straight World Series this fall. Which team last accomplished this "feat?"
Done deal
Righthander A.J. Burnett passed a physical exam at the Pirates' training camp in Bradenton, Fla., completing the deal that moved him from the Yankees to Pittsburgh for a pair of minor-leaguers.
Where's the TV Guide?
After the first official throwing session of the spring Sunday, Cardinals' ace Adam Wainwright said he had no worries about his arm bouncing back from elbow reconstruction.
"I get home at night, I'm not thinking about icing [my arm] or anything like that," the former 20-game winner said. "I'm wondering what time American Idol comes on. That's all."
Some diet
The Yankees' enormous lefthander CC Sabathia spent the winter dropping 10 to 15 pounds - and weighed in this weekend at 290. Hey, if he wins 20, he can tip the scale at 400 if he likes.
Noteworthy
San Francisco righthander Ryan Vogelsong strained his back earlier this month while lifting weights and said he will miss at least the first 10 days of spring training.
Mike Cameron, 39, told the Washington Nationals he is retiring after a 17-season career in which the centerfielder won three Gold Gloves and drove in 968 runs.
Trivia answer
The New York Giants lost to the Philadelphia A's in 1913, after losing the 1912 series to Boston and the 1911 series to the A's. The Detroit Tigers also lost three straight series, from 1907-09.
Contact staff writer Don McKee at dmckee@phillynews.com. This article contains information from the Associated Press.
