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ATLANTA (AP) -- Bobby Cox is returning to the dugout -- but only for oneexhibition.
Marlins' Reyes gets televised haircut
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new,close-cropped look.
Battling cancer, Carter at college game
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Even as he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer,Hall of Famer Gary Carter wouldn't miss opening day for the college baseballteam he coaches.
Dodgers ask court to disallow Stow claim
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. BankruptcyJudge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the SanFrancisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
Marcum, Brewers settle at $7.725M
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Pitcher Shaun Marcum and the Milwaukee Brewershave agreed to a one-year contract worth $7,725,000, just ahead of the scheduledstart of their salary arbitration hearing.
Cubs, RHP Garza agree to 1 year, $9.5M
CHICAGO (AP) -- Right-hander Matt Garza has agreed to a $9.5 million,one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, just before the scheduled start of asalary arbitration hearing in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Dodgers ink RHP Coffey for 1 year, $1.3M
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms withright-handed reliever Todd Coffey on a $1.3 million, one-year contract with aclub option for 2013.
Yanks' Chamberlain throws off half-mound
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain has startedthrowing off a half-mound as part of a rehabilitation program after elbowligament replacement surgery.
Hamilton calls relapse 'weak moment'
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton confirmed his relapse with alcohol at a press conference Friday in Arlington, Texas.
Rays beat Niemann in salary arbitration
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated pitcher Jeff Niemannin salary arbitration Friday, improving clubs to 2-0 in decisions this year.
Belisle, Rockies add '13, $4.35M to deal
DENVER (AP) -- Reliever Matt Belisle and the Colorado Rockies have agreed toa two-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2014 and adds anadditional $4.35 million.
Indians finalize $3M deal with Kotchman
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indians have officially added first baseman CaseyKotchman to their ever-changing roster.
Former Rays 1B Johnson joins White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) -- First baseman Dan Johnson, whose dramatic home run on thefinal night of the regular season helped Tampa Bay reach last year's playoffs,has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Woman charged with extorting Cashman
NEW YORK (AP) -- A woman stalked and shook down New York Yankees generalmanager Brian Cashman, getting him to pay her $6,000 and demanding more bythreatening to harm his reputation, prosecutors said Thursday.
Nats, RHP Jackson agree to 1-year deal
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Nationals are heading to spring training with whatappears to be one of the deepest starting staffs in the major leagues.
Nats defeat Lannan in arbitration opener
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have defeated pitcherJohn Lannan in baseball's first salary arbitration decision this year.
Dodgers' bidders to meet with management
Former Dodgers manager Joe Torre is still in the running to buy the team.
Garza's AL championship ring stolen
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Sheriff's detectives say that an American LeagueChampionship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolenfrom his California home.
Indians reliever Perez agrees to terms
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Left-hander Rafael Perez and the Cleveland Indians haveagreed to a one-year contract worth $2,005,000 and avoided salary arbitration.
Braves' Hanson says shoulder feels good
ATLANTA (AP) -- Braves right-hander Tommy Hanson said Thursday his rightshoulder is feeling good and he expects to be on a regular routine for the startof spring training.
Dodgers, White Sox to play benefit game
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox will play aspring training game in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23 to benefit theChristina-Taylor Green Foundation.
O's give LHP Fossum minor league deal
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Left-hander Casey Fossum has agreed to a minor leaguecontract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Mariners bring back Carlos Guillen
SEATTLE (AP) -- Carlos Guillen is returning to Seattle after agreeing to aminor league contract with the Mariners.
Pirates sign ex-Rays reliever Juan Cruz
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed relieverJuan Cruz to a minor league contract and will invite him to spring training.
Jays, RHP Cordero finalize $4.5M deal
TORONTO (AP) -- Reliever Francisco Cordero and the Toronto Blue Jaysfinalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday.
Nationals, RHP Durbin agree to terms
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms withright-handed reliever Chad Durbin for a minor league contract with an invitationto spring training.
Braves' Jones healthy, set for 18th year
ATLANTA (AP) -- One year has made a big difference in Chipper Jones' outlook.
Loney won't face charges for DUI
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Prosecutors say criminal charges will not be filedagainst Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney, who was arrested lastyear on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Padres talking with reliever Owings
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- General manager Josh Byrnes says the Padres are talkingwith reliever Micah Owings.
Brewers OF Morgan practices with Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- On his fourth attempt during a hockey breakawaydrill, Nyjer Morgan shot the puck past Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss to score inthe bottom right corner of the net. Greiss did the Milwaukee Brewers outfieldera favor and let it go in, with Morgan later thanking him with a firm pat to thechest pad.
Yankees hire ex-Cubs GM Hendry as scout
NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was hiredTuesday to be a special assignment scout for the New York Yankees.
Arizona settles with Montero, Roberts
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a pairof one-year contracts that settled arbitration cases, giving catcher MiguelMontero $5.9 million and infielder Ryan Roberts $2,012,500.
Phillies sign RHP Qualls to 1-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Right-hander Chad Qualls has signed a one-year, $1.15million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Astros sign RHP Livan Hernandez
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contractwith former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez.
Reds RHP Arredondo gets $2M over 2 years
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Reliever Jose Arredondo will receive $2 million under histwo-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
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