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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Tigers Designate Galarraga For Assignment — One day after agreeing to terms with him on a $2.3MM contract for 2011, the Tigers have designated Armando Galarraga for assignment. The team announced the move on Twitter, while making its deal with Brad Penny official.
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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Kendrick signs for $2.45 million — With Ben Francisco's $1.175 million deal and Kendrick's $2.45 million deal, the Phillies now have $164.825 million guaranteed to 21 players next season. At this point, righthander Joe Blanton seems sure to be dealt, since the Phillies …
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers finalize Penny deal, designate Galarraga — DETROIT — Not only did the Tigers officially announce their one-year deal with free-agent starter Brad Penny on Tuesday, they ended any speculation over what it means for Armando Galarraga's standing in Detroit.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Papelbon, Ellsbury avoid salary arbitration — Closer, center fielder ink one-year contracts with Red Sox — BOSTON — The Red Sox avoided arbitration with closer Jonathan Papelbon and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, agreeing to one-year pacts with both players on Tuesday.
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Hamilton, Bautista head players in arbitration — NEW YORK — AL MVP Josh Hamilton has asked Texas for $12 million in salary arbitration and major league home run champion Jose Bautista submitted a $10.5 million figure to Toronto. — The Rangers offered Hamilton $8.7 million Tuesday …
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Sports Illustrated:
Jon Heyman>DAILY SCOOP — More ColumnsEmail Jon HeymanFollow Jon Heyman on — Cardinals may not offer Pujols an A-Rod deal (cont.) — Yankees won't be Sori about big set-up expense — The Yankees gave Rafael Soriano a $35-million, three-year contract with two opt-out options to be their set-up man.
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Erika Heyer / The Trentonian:
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman: I told Andy Pettitte ‘not to Brett Favre us’ — Middletownpress.com — CROMWELL - Yankees' Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman shared stories of struggles and strides at Tuesday's Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at Crowne Plaza in Cromwell.
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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
New York Yankees exec: Rafael Soriano issue not bad for Brian Cashman
New York Yankees exec: Rafael Soriano issue not bad for Brian Cashman
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MLB.com:
Gil Meche announces retirement — “After a lot of thinking and prioritizing of issues in my life I have decided to retire from baseball. As a competitor my entire life this is the hardest decision that I've ever faced, but it's not fair to me, my family or the Kansas City Royals that I attempt to pitch anymore.
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Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers, outfielder Marcus Thames agree on a deal — He's likely to platoon in left field with Jay Gibbons. Club is also close to signing outfielder Gabe Kapler. — Staff and wire reports — The Dodgers went into spring training last year with Manny Ramirez in left field …
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Dylan Hernandez / Dodgers Blog:
Dodgers reach agreement with Marcus Thames, close to signing Gabe Kapler
Dodgers reach agreement with Marcus Thames, close to signing Gabe Kapler
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Indians, Shin-Soo Choo agree to deal — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Shin-Soo Choo worth $3,975,000, avoiding salary arbitration with their best player. — The Indians also finalized a $2.25 million, one-year contract with closer Chris Perez …
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Indians, Cabrera agree, avoid arbitration
Indians, Cabrera agree, avoid arbitration
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Mets and Chris Young have AGREED to a deal — The Mets and free-agent RHP Chris Young have agreed to a deal, but it will not be officially announced until he's completed a physical, according to ESPN New York, the New York Times, Daily News, Bergen Record, New York Post and Newsday.
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Report: Mets agree to deal with Young
Report: Mets agree to deal with Young
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Adam Kilgore / Nationals Journal:
Nationals avoid arbitration with Doug Slaten, Michael Morse — The Nationals avoided an arbitration hearing with left-handed reliever Doug Slaten by reaching an agreement on a one-year contract worth $695,000 plus incentives, according to a league source. Slaten will make a $5,000 bonus once …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Joba, Hughes, Logan ink one-year deals — NEW YORK — The Yankees have avoided salary arbitration with Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes and Boone Logan, agreeing to terms on one-year contracts with the trio of pitchers. — Hughes' new deal is worth $2.7 million, while Chamberlain will earn $1.4 million, according to SI.com.
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Howard Megdal / Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest:
Joba For Pelfrey — Though the two New York teams seldom …
Joba For Pelfrey — Though the two New York teams seldom …
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Jim Reeves / ESPN:
Rafael Palmeiro doesn't pass the test — It would be nice to ignore steroid controversy in HOF voting, but it would be wrong — For years, Rafael Palmeiro ducked the phone calls, ignored the messages, stayed out of the public eye and hoped that perhaps people would forgive and forget.
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Los Angeles Angels agree with some; Jered Weaver, Mike Napoli still left — The Los Angeles Angels have reached one-year contract agreements with four players, including slugger Kendry Morales and shortstop Erick Aybar, but could be headed for arbitration hearings with ace Jered Weaver and catcher Mike Napoli.
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
White Sox avoid arbitration with three — CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration with pitcher John Danks, outfielder Carlos Quentin and relief pitcher Tony Pena on Tuesday by agreeing to one-year deals with each. — Danks and the White Sox agreed to a $6 million deal …
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Zachary Levine / Houston Chronicle:
Astros avoid arbitration with Bourn, Barmes, Keppinger — The Astros have avoided arbitration with outfielder Michael Bourn and infielders Clint Barmes and Jeff Keppinger, signing them all to one-year contracts. — Bourn was signed to a $4.4 million deal.
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