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MLB offers autographed Series film set for $2,229
NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.
Nationals say Strasburg won't need knee surgery
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.
White Sox closing in on deal with veteran Vizquel
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.
White Sox expecting to ink SS Vizquel
The Chicago White Sox are talking to veteran shortstop Omar Viquel about a contract and a deal is expected in coming days, sources tell SI.com.
Nationals sign McLaren, Lett, Radison as coaches
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have hired former Seattle Mariners manager John McLaren as bench coach, Jim Lett as bullpen coach and Dan Radison as first-base coach.
Cubs sign reliever Grabow to 2-year, $7.5M deal
CHICAGO (AP) -- Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.
Jon Heyman: Primer to the free-agent market, from Bay to Wagner
A week before Thanksgiving, free agency is officially here. But the signings may not come so fast. SI.com's Jon Heyman breaks down the top big names and the likeliest courting teams.
Strasburg scratched from Fall League title game
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.
Roberto Alomar hoping for Hall of Fame election
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame.
Ted Keith: It seems absurd, but Lincecum's worthy of Cooperstown talk at 25
With two Cy Youngs under his belt, Tim Lincecum is already in rarefied air at age 25. As ridiculous as it sounds, Ted Keith believes Lincecum already merits some Hall of Fame discussion.
Diamondbacks get RHP Heilman in deal with Cubs
PHOENIX (AP) -- Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Friday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.
Tigers 3B prospect suspended for amphetamines
NEW YORK (AP) -- A minor leaguer in the Detroit Tigers' organization has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine under baseball's minor league drug program.
Diamondbacks get RHP Heilman in deal with Cubs
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded for Aaron Heilman from the Cubs on Thursday, the team announced, in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers.
Entire Angels coaching staff will return next year
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Angels next season.
Pettitte files for free agency just before deadline
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.
Lincecum wins second consecutive NL Cy Young
NEW YORK (AP) -- Giants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.
Selig: Some teams lost money
CHICAGO (AP) -- Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
Free agent Bay nixes Sox's initial offer
Star free agent outfielder Jason Bay has declined Boston's initial contract offer and will head to full free agency, SI.com has learned.
Hicks' plan could keep him in control of Rangers
DALLAS (AP) -- Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.
Selig working on tightening postseason schedule
CHICAGO (AP) -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he's working on tightening up the playoff schedule next season so there will be fewer off days between games.
Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser.
Tracy, Scioscia win manager of the year awards
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor.
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