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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Astros RHP Lyon recovering from shoulder surgery
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/09/10 8:09 PM

Astros reliever Brandon Lyon had surgery to drain a small cyst in his pitching shoulder but is expected to be ready for spring training. (Updated: 02/09/10 8:09 PM )

Jacque Jones gets minor league deal from Twins
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/09/10 7:04 PM

Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract. (Updated: 02/09/10 7:04 PM )

Padres and catcher Yorvit Torrealba finalize deal
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/09/10 6:59 PM

Yorvit Torrealba and the San Diego Padres have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees the catcher $1.25 million. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:59 PM )

Gagne elected to Twins Hall of Fame
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/09/10 6:29 PM

Former Minnesota Twins shortstop Greg Gagne has been elected to the team's Hall of Fame. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:29 PM )

OF Willy Taveras released by Oakland Athletics
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/09/10 4:22 PM

Speedy outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from Cincinnati with infielder Adam Rosales for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named. (Updated: 02/09/10 4:22 PM )

Yankees sign Thames

Updated: 02/09/10 6:40 AM

Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options.  (Updated: 02/09/10 6:40 AM )

Yankees add Thames, finalize Winn
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/08/10 6:55 PM

Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options. (Updated: 02/08/10 6:55 PM )

Winn and Yankees finalize $1.1M, 1-year contract
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/08/10 4:05 PM

Randy Winn and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract. (Updated: 02/08/10 4:05 PM )

Bob Melvin hired as scout by New York Mets
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/08/10 3:55 PM

Former major league manager Bob Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield and base running coordinator. (Updated: 02/08/10 3:55 PM )

Hall of Fame to hold 2nd annual Father's Day game
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/08/10 3:40 PM

The Baseball Hall of Fame will hold a second annual Hall of Fame Classic on Father's Day this year. (Updated: 02/08/10 3:40 PM )

SABR says `sabermetrics' to stay in public domain
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/08/10 2:05 PM

A company has withdrawn its application to trademark the term "sabermetrics" following opposition from the Society for American Baseball Research. (Updated: 02/08/10 2:05 PM )

White Sox unretire Aparicio's No. 11 for Vizquel
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM

Omar Vizquel will wear the No. 11 of former White Sox shortstop and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio this season. (Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM )

Brewers erecting a statue of Selig outside park
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM

The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24. (Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM )

Pohlad reiterates Twins desire to keep Mauer
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/08/10 6:10 PM

The Minnesota Twins have been spending their way out of that small-budget image, mirroring the imminent increase in revenue from their new ballpark with a big spike in player salary commitments. (Updated: 02/08/10 6:10 PM )

Bedard, Mariners reunite with 1-year deal
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/06/10 1:36 PM

Despite shoulder surgeries and disappointment in Seattle during each of the last two seasons, free-agent left-hander Erik Bedard is coming back to the Mariners. (Updated: 02/06/10 1:36 PM )

Around & about

Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AM

MINNEAPOLIS—The Twins sure aren’t spending like a small-market team these days.  (Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AM )

Woman accuses Irvin

Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AM

MIAMI—A woman claims in a lawsuit filed only days before the Super Bowl that former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin sexually assaulted her at a South Florida hotel, an allegation labeled a false attempt at “civil extortion” Friday by Irvin’s attorney.  (Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AM )

Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing
AP Baseball Writer

Updated: 02/05/10 11:50 PM

Tim Lincecum is prepared to hear some harsh criticism in an arbitration hearing with the San Francisco Giants - perhaps even delving into his offseason pot bust. (Updated: 02/05/10 11:50 PM )

Hudson, Twins agree to $5M, 1-year contract
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM

The Minnesota Twins will take a new middle infield into their new ballpark. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )

AP source: Mariners, Bedard close to 1-year deal
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM

The Seattle Mariners and left-hander Erik Bedard are getting close to a one-year contract, pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )

Thome signs contract Twins
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM

Slugger Jim Thome has signed his contract with the Minnesota Twins and has been officially added to the team's 40-man roster. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )

Cubs settle with Marmol, add Millar
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/04/10 1:19 PM

Pitcher Carlos Marmol and the Chicago Cubs have agreed on a one-year deal. The contract is worth $2.1 million, midway between the figures the sides exchanged in arbitration last month. (Updated: 02/04/10 1:19 PM )

Indians' Sizemore regrets photo hubbub
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/04/10 1:04 AM

Fully clothed, Grady Sizemore faced his public with nothing to hide. (Updated: 02/04/10 1:04 AM )

Tigers invest $80 million in ace Justin Verlander
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM

Justin Verlander likely would have earned a nine-figure contract if he was able to stay healthy and successful for two more seasons. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )

Ortiz, Amezaga agree to deals with Dodgers
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/03/10 5:13 PM

Right-hander Ramon Ortiz and utilityman Alfredo Amezaga have agreed to minor league contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers, hoping to return to the big leagues. (Updated: 02/03/10 5:13 PM )

Reds make swap, sign Cabrera
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated: 02/02/10 6:53 AM

CINCINNATI — A trade that saved some money made the Cincinnati Reds’ next shortstop affordable.  (Updated: 02/02/10 6:53 AM )

MLB says Upper Deck cards is stealing trademarks
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/01/10 7:29 PM

Major League Baseball's licensing wing is calling out a baseball card maker for allegedly stealing trademarks. (Updated: 02/01/10 7:29 PM )

Suit: Rangers, Hicks didn't pay $6.9 million
The Associated Press

Updated: 02/01/10 6:29 PM

An architectural firm and a construction company accused the Texas Rangers and owner Tom Hicks on Monday of failing to pay $6.9 million for more than three years' worth of work. (Updated: 02/01/10 6:29 PM )

Agent: Mora and Rockies agree to $1.3M. 1-yr deal
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/01/10 4:01 PM

Spending the last 9 1/2 seasons in Baltimore and watching the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox annually battle for playoff berths left Melvin Mora with one big wish in free agency. (Updated: 02/01/10 4:01 PM )

A's get CF Willy Taveras from Reds
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/01/10 5:01 PM

A trade that saved some money made the Cincinnati Reds' next shortstop affordable. (Updated: 02/01/10 5:01 PM )

Investors miss bid deadline for Astros
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 02/01/10 2:16 PM

Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is apparently keeping his team. (Updated: 02/01/10 2:16 PM )

Monday Extra: The mantras of Jeff Manto
News Sports Reporter

Updated: 02/01/10 9:53 AM

Jeff Manto loved to hit as a player, loved to hear the crowds roar in Buffalo and all the other major and minor league stops in his career. He still loves the sound of bat on ball as a coach in the Chicago White Sox chain and when he runs youth clinics. (Updated: 02/01/10 9:53 AM )

Giants, Wilson agree to 1-year deal
AP Baseball Writer

Updated: 01/30/10 10:24 PM

Brian Wilson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a $4,437,500, one-year deal on Saturday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. (Updated: 01/30/10 10:24 PM )

Pirates owner rejected Lemieux offer to buy team
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 01/30/10 9:14 PM

Pirates owner Bob Nutting declined to listen to separate proposals to buy the team last year, including a surprise bid from Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux, officials with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press. (Updated: 01/30/10 9:14 PM )

Eric Byrnes agrees to deal with Mariners
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 01/29/10 8:44 PM

Eric Byrnes does not care what his role becomes. Just hearing Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik say he believes Byrnes can still contribute after two injury-plagued season was good enough. (Updated: 01/29/10 8:44 PM )

No new deal for Mauer, but Twins are optimistic
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 01/29/10 5:19 PM

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says he's optimistic that a new deal will get done with American League MVP Joe Mauer. (Updated: 01/29/10 5:19 PM )

Twins: Morales, Punto both have wrist surgery
The Associated Press

Updated: 01/29/10 4:29 PM

Minnesota Twins backup catcher Jose Morales will be out until mid-March following surgery on his injured right wrist. Starting second baseman Nick Punto won't need as much time for his recovery. (Updated: 01/29/10 4:29 PM )

Yankees taking World Series trophy to Asia
The Associated Press

Updated: 01/29/10 11:54 AM

The New York Yankees are taking their World Series trophy to Asia. (Updated: 01/29/10 11:54 AM )

Edmonds agrees to minor league deal with Brewers
The Associated Press

Updated: 01/28/10 6:54 PM

Former All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, hoping to return to the big leagues after sitting out last season. (Updated: 01/28/10 6:54 PM )

MLB players donating up to $1M to Haiti relief
The Associated Press

Updated: 01/28/10 1:59 PM

Baseball players are pledging to donate up to $1 million to Haitian earthquake relief efforts. (Updated: 01/28/10 1:59 PM )

Garland agrees to $5.3 million deal with Padres
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 01/28/10 7:03 AM

The next stop on Jon Garland's tour of Southern California's big league teams is San Diego and spacious Petco Park. (Updated: 01/28/10 7:03 AM )

Brewers claim Inglett off waivers
The Associated Press

Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed utility player Joe Inglett off waivers from the Texas Rangers. (Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM )

AP source: Yankees, Winn reach $2 million deal
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 01/28/10 1:40 AM

The New York Yankees and free agent outfielder Randy Winn agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. (Updated: 01/28/10 1:40 AM )

Dawson to enter Hall of Fame as Expo, prefers Cubs
The Associated Press

Updated: 01/27/10 12:38 PM

Andre Dawson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Montreal Expo, despite his preference to go in as a Chicago Cub. (Updated: 01/27/10 12:38 PM )

Court dismisses case against Uecker, Brewers
Associated Press Writer

Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM

A Wisconsin appeals court on Wednesday rejected a defamation lawsuit filed against the Milwaukee Brewers and the team's radio announcer Bob Uecker. (Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM )

Loretta done playing

Updated: 01/26/10 6:57 AM

Mark Loretta has announced his retirement as a player and has been hired by the San Diego Padres as special assistant to baseball operations.  (Updated: 01/26/10 6:57 AM )

Lincecum seeks $13 million

Updated: 01/20/10 6:59 AM

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum asked for $13 million in salary arbitration, a record for a player eligible for the first time, and Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez closed in on a five-year contract with the Mariners worth about $78 million.  (Updated: 01/20/10 6:59 AM )

Dawson is lone Hall inductee
NEWSDAY

Updated: 01/07/10 6:42 AM

NEW YORK — The Hawk is Hall-bound.  (Updated: 01/07/10 6:42 AM )

Holliday signs seven-year deal with Cardinals
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM

NEW YORK—Matt Holliday is staying with the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Tuesday to a $120 million, seven-year contract that is baseball’s richest deal of the offseason.  (Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM )

Big Unit is done

Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM

SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson is retiring after 22 major league seasons.  (Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM )

Minaya, Collins to speak
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM

New York Mets General Manager Omar Minaya and Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer Terry Collins will be the featured speakers at the Bisons’ annual Winter Hot Stove luncheon Jan. 22 at noon in the Adam’s Mark Hotel, the team announced Tuesday.  (Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM )

Giants add DeRosa

Updated: 12/29/09 6:29 AM

The San Francisco Giants have reached a preliminary agreement with free-agent infielder Mark DeRosa on a two-year contract, adding a key bat to the middle of their order.  (Updated: 12/29/09 6:29 AM )

Yanks deliver ‘Melkman’ to Braves, bring back Vazquez
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated: 12/23/09 7:49 AM

NEW YORK — When Javier Vazquez last threw a pitch for the New York Yankees, it was a nadir in the team’s storied history. He gave up two homers to Johnny Damon, including a key grand slam, as the Yankees lost Game Seven of the 2004 ALCS to Boston.  (Updated: 12/23/09 7:49 AM )

Stars land with new teams
FROM NEWS WIRE SERVICES

Updated: 12/17/09 7:21 AM

So it came to pass that Roy Halladay became a Phillie, Cliff Lee a Mariner, Hideki Matsui an Angel and John Lackey a member of the Red Sox.  (Updated: 12/17/09 7:21 AM )

Pudge heading to Nationals

Updated: 12/12/09 7:09 AM

Ivan Rodriguez has signed a$6 million, two-year deal with the Washington Nationals. The 38-year-old catcher said on Friday that he wants to be an everyday player. Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo, however, wants Rodriguez to split time with Jesus Flores, who is recovering from shoulder surgery and is supposed to be ready for spring training.  (Updated: 12/12/09 7:09 AM )

Rangers in talks with Bosox about third baseman Lowell
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM

INDIANAPOLIS — The Boston Red Sox are discussing a trade that would send 2007 World Series MVP Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers.  (Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM )

Mets pursue Bay, Molina

Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM

NEW YORK—Looking to fill two big holes and add much-needed power to their lineup, the Mets have made contract offers to a pair of free agents: left fielder Jason Bay and catcher Bengie Molina.  (Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM )

Around the horn

Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM

• The Houston Astros signed free agent third baseman Pedro Feliz to a $4.5 million, one-year contract and have reached a preliminary agreement with reliever Brandon Lyon on a $15 million, three-year contract.  (Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM )

Herzog headed to Hall

Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AM

Longtime manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.  (Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AM )

Yankees trade Bruney

Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AM

Brian Bruney was dealt by the New York Yankees to the Washington Nationals for a player to be named in the first trade of baseball’s winter meetings.  (Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AM )


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