It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. 

Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources. 

Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources. 

Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources. 

GM Jim Hendry has the Cubs looking strong in a deflated National League. 

Team puts focus on selling season packages to fans. 

IF KURT WARNER were half the tackler that he was a thrower, we'd still be washing guacamole dip off ceilings and rugs. 

Free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd has reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources. 

--LHP Brian Shouse, a free agent who pitched for Milwaukee last year, agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays. 

As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

--LHP Brian Shouse, a free agent who pitched for Milwaukee last year, agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays. 

As disappointed as they were to lose the World Series in five games, the Rays were encouraged by their future possibilities. 

First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 

First baseman Carols Pena will not participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after having surgery Jan. 

Son and daughter share their mom's passion.