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Alex Rodriguez to play for United States
Jan 17 2006 11:20PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - His allegiance torn between the Dominican Republic and United States, Alex Rodriguez finally made up his mind Tuesday night and decided he will participate in the World Baseball Classic as a member of the U.S. team.
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Ex-mayor to mediate D.C. stadium dispute
Jan 17 2006 10:15PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer was picked to mediate the deadlock between Major League Baseball and the District of Columbia over a lease for the Washington Nationals' new stadium.
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Judge: Neagle's statement can't be used
Jan 17 2006 9:29PM (CT)
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) - Police can't use Denny Neagle's statement to an officer who cited him on a charge of soliciting a prostitute because the pitcher wasn't read his rights.
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Schneider, Nationals agree to $16M deal
Jan 17 2006 8:52PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Catcher Brian Schneider agreed to a $16 million, four-year contract with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday and first baseman Nick Johnson came to terms on a $3.2 million, one-year deal.
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Rangers sign Teixeira; Soriano seeks $12M
Jan 17 2006 8:47PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira agreed to a $15.4 million, two-year contract Tuesday with the Texas Rangers, and former teammate Alfonso Soriano asked the Washington Nationals for a $12 million, one-year deal.
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Teixeira agrees to $15.4M deal with Texas
Jan 17 2006 8:10PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mark Teixeira can concentrate on the part of baseball that is easy for him: playing the game. The difficult part is taken care of for at least two more years.
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Branyan released by Brewers
Jan 17 2006 8:09PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Russell Branyan cleared waivers and was released Tuesday by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Torii Hunter hopes to stay with Twins
Jan 17 2006 7:54PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Trade speculation that shadowed Torii Hunter last season has subsided for now, and the Twins again have their five-time Gold Glove winner slated for center field and a spot in the middle of the lineup.
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Lilly, Blue Jays agree to contract
Jan 17 2006 7:52PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Left-hander Ted Lilly and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.
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Angels, Rodriguez agree to one-year deal
Jan 17 2006 7:43PM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels agreed to one-year deals Tuesday with right-handed relievers Francisco Rodriguez and Scot Shields.
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Royals sign two key pitchers
Jan 17 2006 7:16PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year contracts Tuesday with two of their key pitchers, right-hander Runelvys Hernandez and left-hander Jeremy Affeldt.
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Harang gets $2.35 million deal from Reds
Jan 17 2006 7:14PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Right-hander Aaron Harang agreed to a $2.35 million, one-year contract on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration with the Cincinnati Reds.
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Two more Braves agree to contracts
Jan 17 2006 7:06PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have only one player left in arbitration after agreeing Tuesday to a $2.2 million contract with starting pitcher Horacio Ramirez and a $462,500 deal with newcomer Oscar Villarreal.
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Red Sox, reliever Mota agree to deal
Jan 17 2006 7:05PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Red Sox reliever Guillermo Mota avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract.
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Diamondbacks, Hudson agree to deal
Jan 17 2006 7:04PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to one-year contracts with Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson and shortstop Alex Cintron on Tuesday, bypassing salary arbitration.
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Mariners, Bloomquist agree to contract
Jan 17 2006 6:49PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners and utility player Willie Bloomquist agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract worth $1,525,000.
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Astros, All-Star Lidge agree to deal
Jan 17 2006 6:44PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - All-Star closer Brad Lidge and reliever Dan Wheeler agreed to one-year contracts with the Houston Astros on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration.
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Orioles agree to terms with Patterson
Jan 17 2006 6:09PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - Pitchers Erik Bedard, Bruce Chen and Todd Williams agreed to one-year contracts with the Baltimore Orioles along with outfielder Corey Patterson.
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Graves returns to Vietnamese homeland
Jan 17 2006 5:14PM (CT)
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Danny Graves traveled a long way to find his roots. Just a baby when he left Vietnam in 1974, the Cleveland Indians reliever returned for the first time Tuesday to glean a sense of the country and teach baseball to kids.
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Magic's Hill to have hernia reevaluated
Jan 17 2006 5:12PM (CT)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Orlando forward Grant Hill traveled to Philadelphia on Tuesday to have his sports hernia reevaluated, though the Magic's leading scorer is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against Washington.
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A-Rod on Dominican team, but may not play
Jan 17 2006 4:40PM (CT)
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Alex Rodriguez was among 60 players on the Dominican Republic's preliminary roster for the World Baseball Classic but it wasn't immediately clear whether he would play.
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Gillick admits Phillies need pitching
Jan 17 2006 4:15PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pat Gillick is realistic about Philadelphia's chances to compete for an NL East title. He knows the Phillies aren't quite good enough yet.
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Reds, Pirates to play in Hall of Fame game
Jan 17 2006 4:00PM (CT)
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates were picked Tuesday to play in the annual Hall of Fame game, held this year on May 15 at Doubleday Field.
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Pirates, Wells agree to $4.15M contract
Jan 17 2006 2:34PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Right-hander Kip Wells, the major league leader with 18 losses last season, passed up salary arbitration and agreed Tuesday to a $4.15 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Day agrees to one-year deal with Rockies
Jan 17 2006 1:19PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Right-hander Zach Day agreed to a one-year, $600,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration.
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White Sox, Crede agree on one-year deal
Jan 17 2006 1:14PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Third baseman Joe Crede and the Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract worth $2,675,000 and avoided salary arbitration.
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Cardinals, Marquis agree to $5.15M deal
Jan 17 2006 12:52PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pitcher Jason Marquis and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Tuesday to a $5.15 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.1 million.
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Schneider, Nationals agree to 4-year deal
Jan 17 2006 11:39AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Catcher Brian Schneider agreed to a $16 million, four-year contract with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration.
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Lackey, Angels agrees to one-year
Jan 17 2006 6:00AM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - John Lackey agreed to a $3.76 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, bypassing salary arbitration.
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Braves, Giles agree to one-year deal
Jan 17 2006 1:32AM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Second baseman Marcus Giles and the Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration, agreeing to a $3.85 million, one-year contract on Monday.
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Perez, Pirates agree to one-year deal
Jan 17 2006 1:22AM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Oliver Perez bypassed salary arbitration Monday by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1.9 million.
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Indians sign RHP Riske to one-year deal
Jan 17 2006 1:21AM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Indians and reliever David Riske avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.8 million contract Monday.
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Cruz, Athletics agree to one-year deal
Jan 17 2006 12:02AM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Right-hander Juan Cruz and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a $575,000, one-year contract on Monday, avoiding salary arbitration.
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