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Source: Rangers extend SS Andrus 8 years — HOUSTON — The Texas Rangers and All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus have agreed to an eight-year extension worth $120 million, a source told ESPN.com senior writer Jerry Crasnick on Monday morning. — Andrus is due to make $4.8 million this year …
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Sources: Andrus, Rangers nearing deal — The Texas Rangers suffered a disappointing loss on Opening Night, but they appear to be on the verge of a coup with far greater implications. — A contract extension for shortstop Elvis Andrus. — The Rangers are close to signing Andrus to a new eight-year deal …
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Andrus, Texas agree on eight-year, $120 million extension through 2022 — HOUSTON — The Rangers and Elvis Andrus have a deal on a $120 million, eight-year extension that will bring Andrus' commitment to $131 million over 10 years. — The sides hammered out the agreement during the past couple days.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Andrus, Rangers reportedly near eight-year deal
Andrus, Rangers reportedly near eight-year deal
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Scott on DL with strained calf, could be out five weeks — ST. PETERSBURG — Luke Scott was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, backdated to March 24, after receiving a cortisone shot in his strained right calf. — Scott aggravated his calf Friday after his first at-bat in a Triple …
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Andrew Simon / MLB.com:
Veterans Duncan, Wright make Opening Day roster — The Rays made several moves on Sunday to trim their active roster to 25 ahead of Tuesday's 3:10 p.m. ET opener against the Orioles at Tropicana Field. — First baseman Shelley Duncan and right-hander Jamey Wright both made the team, as the Rays selected their contracts.
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Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Mariners cut Wells, keep Bay to set roster — OAKLAND — Casper Wells was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Sunday, leaving Jason Bay as the final outfielder on Seattle's 25-man roster as the team prepares for Monday night's opener against the A's.
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
25-man roster set, Santana, Marcum, Mejia and Francisco on 15-day DL — Johan Santana, Shaun Marcum, Jenrry Mejia, and Frank Francisco have officially been put on the 15-day disabled list. — The Mets announced yesterday that Santana will undergo a second surgery tomorrow to repair a torn anterior capsule in his left shoulder.
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards Notebook: A first for Craig — • By Rick Hummel rhummel@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8196 — • Allen Craig has been with the Cardinals for all or parts of the previous three seasons and he's caught the last out of a World Series. But he's never been on the field for the first out of the season until tonight.
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Fernandez called up on whirlwind day of transactions — Hard-throwing righty summoned because of injuries to Marlins' starting rotation — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jose Fernandez is on Miami's Opening Day roster after all. — An unexpected series of events led to the Marlins reversing course on Fernandez …
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Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox Designate Mauro Gomez For Assignment — The Red Sox have announced they have designated infielder Mauro Gomez for assignment. The move was made to create room on the 40-man roster for Jackie Bradley, Jr. The Red Sox now have ten days to trade, release, or outright Gomez to the minors.
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Rob Schumacher / Arizona Republic:
An interview with Kevin Towers; roster & lineup set; & other stuff — While working on season-preview stuff a couple of weeks ago, I was able to sit down with Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers and ask him a whole bunch of questions. — We talked for about 20 minutes …
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Associated Press:
Astros Strong in AL Debut, Top Texas in MLB Opener — HOUSTON (AP) — Rick Ankiel and the Houston Astros made an impressive debut in the American League, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager.
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