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Rangers agree with catcher Napol on 1-year deal
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Texas Rangers and catcher Mike Napoli have agreed on a one-year contract worth $9.4 million that avoids a salary arbitration hearing.
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Ex-college QB Mustain close to minor-league deal with ChiSox
A person familiar with the situation says former Arkansas and Southern California quarterback Mitch Mustain is closing in on a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox.
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2 days ago
Indians give All-Star infielder Cabrera $4.55M for one year, avoid arbitration
All-Star infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a $4.55 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.
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2 days ago
Royals, Gordon agree on one-year deal worth $4.8 million
The Royals and outfielder Alex Gordon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4,775,000.
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Garner not retiring, says he'll stay on as A's special adviser
Phil Garner says he has agreed to stay on with the Oakland Athletics in a part-time special adviser role.
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Two Mets minor leaguers suspended 50 games for drug violations
New York Mets catcher Charles 'Dock' Doyle and pitcher Scott Moviel have been suspended 50 games each under baseball's minor league drug program.
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2 days ago
Mets GM Alderson: 'Big fundraiser' to pay for drive to spring training
Even New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties.
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3 days ago
Rangers agree to two-year, $16M contract with ALCS MVP Cruz
The two-time defending AL champion Texas Rangers avoided arbitration with another of their core players, agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract with AL Championship Series MVP Nelson Cruz.
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3 days ago
Ludwick gets $2.5M with '13 option from Reds; Francis signs deal
The Cincinnati Reds made a couple moves to improve their depth, finalizing a $2.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Ryan Ludwick and a minor-league deal with left-handed starter Jeff Francis.
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3 days ago
O's Bergesen to make $800K in 2012 after losing arbitration case
The Baltimore Orioles have defeated Brad Bergesen in salary arbitration, giving clubs a 3-2 lead over players this year.
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Mets owners seek help from Supreme Court in Madoff appeal
The owners of the New York Mets want the Supreme Court to get involved in their attempt to recover money from Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
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Astros, last arbitration player Lowrie agree on $1.15M for 1 year
Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.
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3 days ago
NYC billionaire mayor Bloomberg says he has no interest to buy Mets
As a billionaire, Mayor Michael Bloomberg could afford to buy the Mets. But that's one job that he's not looking to step into after he leaves City Hall.
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Rangers, Andrus finalize 3-year, $14.4 million contract
Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have finalized a $14.4 million, three-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.
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A's owner: MLB indecision on San Jose move 'excruciating'
Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff says Major League Baseball's indecision over whether his club can move to San Jose has been 'excruciating' but that he believes the process is finally nearing an end.
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Former D-Backs infielder Branyan accepts Yanks' deal for minors
Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training.
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O's, pitcher Bergesen argue cases in arbitration; decision Thursday
Right-hander Brad Bergesen and the Baltimore Orioles have argued their cases in salary arbitration.
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Bonifacio beats Marlins in salary arbitration, awarded $2.2M
Emilio Bonifacio became the second player to defeat the Miami Marlins in salary arbitration this year.
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Rangers star Hamilton visits league doctors after alcohol relapse
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has been to New York to visit with doctors for Major League Baseball and the players association following his admitted relapse with alcohol.
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Five years is the Jays' deal limit; can they be competitive with it?
The Blue Jays will not sign a player for more than five years. While admirable in today's spend-to-win world, it keeps them from the biggest free-agent names. Danny Knobler wonders if the strategy is practical.
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4 days ago
Twins to auction ball signed by Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries
The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too.
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5 days ago
Federal lawsuit claims George Brett falsely advertises necklaces
Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising bracelets and necklaces as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
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5 days ago
Infielder Cora agrees to minor-league deal with Cardinals
Light-hitting infielder Alex Cora has agreed to a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals and would get an $800,000 deal if added to the 40-man roster.
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6 days ago
Sanchez first player to win in arbitration this year, awarded $8M
Miami Marlins pitcher Anibal Sanchez became the first player to win in salary arbitration this year when a three-person panel awarded him $8 million rather than the team's offer of $6.9 million.
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RHP Aceves and Red Sox avoid arbitration, agree at $1.2 million
Right-hander Alfredo Aceves and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $1.2 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.
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