Torre diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Bye Boomer.

TAMPA, Fla.- The Toronto Blue Jays have traded five-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens to the New York Yankees for left-handers David Wells and Graeme Lloyd and infielder Homer Bush. Clemens agreed to the deal, but the 36-year-old right-hander did not get an extension to his contract, which has two years to run and calls for him to be paid $16.1 million. The trade stunned the Yankees, coming off a record-setting 125-win season and barely settled into Legends Field for their 7 1/2-week spring stay. ''I'm a little emotional right now,'' Wells said after meeting with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner at the team's training complex. ''Give me a couple days. It's a little tough right now.'' - USA Today-

Jeter & Rivera win.

Derek Jeter became the first player this year to beat a club in salary arbitration when he was awarded $5 million Tuesday. A day after hearing arguments at Tampa, Fla., the three-man panel rejected the New York Yankees' offer of $3.2 million to the All-Star shortstop. Jeter matched Ruben Sierra's 1992 salary with Texas as the second-highest ever awarded in arbitration. The only higher award is the $5.3 million pitcher Jack McDowell got from the Chicago White Sox in 1994 - when he lost his case. Jeter, who made $750,000 last year, was eligible for arbitration for the first time. The case was decided by arbitrators Nicholas Zumas, Ira Jaffe and Gil Vernon. Jeter hit .324 last season with 19 homers, 84 RBI and 30 steals. -USA Today-

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Mariano Rivera made it 2-0 for New York Yankees players in salary arbitration when he was awarded $4.25 million today rather than the team's $3 million offer. Owners are 6-2 in arbitration this year, losing only to Rivera and to Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, who will get $5 million this year instead of the team's $3.2 million offer. Rivera, who took over from John Wetteland as New York's closer in 1997, was 3-0 with a 1.91 ERA and 36 saves in 41 chances last season when he made $750,000. Arbitrator James Duff made his decision one day after hearing arguments from both sides in Tampa, Fla.  -USA Today-

Yogi's back!

NEW YORK - With a simple handshake Tuesday, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra put an end to their 14-year feud. The rift began when the Boss fired Berra as New York's manager only 16 games into the 1985 season. ''I didn't realize how much I'd screwed up. It was a major screw-up. It was a stupid thing on my part,'' Steinbrenner said. ''I'm just happy he feels it's time to put this behind us.'' Berra has not been at Yankee Stadium for an official function since he was replaced by Billy Martin with a 6-10 record in 1985. There's no word yet, but look for Berra to be back at the ballpark this year, throwing out a first ball and appearing at Old-Timers Day. -USA Today-

Bernie resigns with Yanks.

NEW YORK - In a stunning signing, Bernie Williams returned to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, agreeing to an $87.5 million, seven-year contract. Williams, who had threatened to sign with the Boston Red Sox or Arizona Diamondbacks, gets a $2.5 million signing bonus, $9.5 million next year and $12 million in each of the following six seasons. The Yankees have a $15 million option for 2006 with a $3.5 million buyout. If the option is exercised, the deal would be worth $99 million over eight years. The 30-year-old Williams, who captured his first AL batting crown this past season while helping the Yankees to their second title in three years, hit .339 with 26 home runs, 97 RBI and 15 stolen bases.  -USA Today-

Cone to stay.

NEW YORK - Hours before he could have become a free agent, pitcher David Cone signed a one-year, $8 million contract to remain with the New York Yankees on Wednesday. With incentives, the deal could be worth as much as $9.75 million. Cone probably could have made more money on the open market, but he decided to stay with the Yankees after twice extending the deadline for becoming a free agent. ''I always made it clear that my first choice was the Yankees,'' he said in a conference call Wednesday night. ''That's where I want to be, where I want to end my career.'' Cone, who won the 1994 AL Cy Young Award with Kansas City, said he thought he got ''fair market value'' in the new contract. The 35-year-old Cone was 20-7 with a 3.55 ERA last season.   -USA Today-

Brosius re-signs.

NEW YORK - They may not know who'll play center field, but the New York Yankees can count on Scott Brosius to play third base next season. The World Series MVP agreed Friday to remain with the Yankees, who gave him a $15.75 million, three-year contract. The deal wasn't announced, but the terms were confirmed by several sources who spoke on the condition they not be identified. Brosius, obtained from Oakland after the 1997 season for Kenny Rogers, hit .300 this year with 19 homers and 98 RBI. He then batted .383 in the postseason, leading New York in hits (18), home runs (4) and RBI (15). He was 8-for-17 (.471) against San Diego in the World Series with two homers and six RBI.  - USA Today

Torre Named AL Manager of the Year.