Japanese team buys contract of Tigers’ Figaro

Japanese team buys contract of Tigers’ Figaro
Associated Press – December 14, 2010 2:04 PM ET DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Tigers have sold the contract of pitcher Alfredo Figaro to the Orix Buffaloes of the Japanese Baseball League.
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Carl Crawford: Race Still Wide Open, Yanks Make Bid For Speedster
Carl Crawford might be the most talented free agent outfielder out there, which can only mean one thing: the Yankees are out to get him.  As has been the case on a regular basis over the years, the Yankees reportedly entered the Crawford sweepstakes by meeting with the speedy outfielder’s agents, although they haven’t put forth an offer yet.  Crawford’s speed on the basepaths is renowned, as is …
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Jason Varitek Officially Signs One-Year Contract With Red Sox

Jason Varitek Officially Signs One-Year Contract With Red Sox
It’s official. The captain is back for his 15th season with the Boston Red Sox.
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Red Sox lure Crawford with 2 million
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Carl Crawford has reached a preliminary agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a US2-million, seven-year contract.
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Konerko gets $37.5M, 3-year contract with WSox

Konerko gets .5M, 3-year contract with WSox
Paul Konerko agrees to .5 million, 3-year contract with Chicago White Sox
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Reinsdorf holds cards on Konerko
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It wasn’t the news White Sox general manager Ken Williams thought he would have to deliver Tuesday.“I was very hopeful coming down here,’’ he said when asked about the latest on the Paul Konerko free-agent front. “I’m less hopeful now. I was hoping it wouldn’t necessarily come down to us really getting serious with our other options, but we have no choice at this point …
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Cabrini-Green Set For Demolition
After 58 years, the once-sprawling Cabrini-Green housing complex finally closes its last high-rise today after the last tenant moved out today.
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Gwynn, Dodgers agree to $675,000, 1-year contract

Gwynn, Dodgers agree to 5,000, 1-year contract
The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because an agreement had not been announced. Gwynn, son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, became a free agent last week when the Padres failed to offer a 2011 contract.
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Jamie Mccourt Wins Mccourt Marital Case
Jamie McCourt appears to have won the high profile case relating to ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers. A spokesperson for Jamie McCourt says a judge has ruled that a postnuptial marital agreement that gives sole ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers to Frank McCourt is not valid. Mark Fabiani told The Associated Press the decision means the Dodgers could be shar
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Frank McCourt Marital Deal on Dodgers Team Ruled Invalid
Frank McCourt has learned today that a post-nuptial deal he thought would give sole ownership of one of America’s oldest baseball teams is not valid. Frank mcCourt contends that the marital agreement gives him sole ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball franchise, while a spokesman for Jamie McCourt says that a judge’s ruling declares the agreement as being invalid.
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Nationals sign Jayson Werth to $126 million contract

Nationals sign Jayson Werth to 6 million contract
The Washington Nationals signed free agent right fielder Jayson Werth to a massive 6 million, seven-year contract on Sunday, providing an explosive curtain raiser to Major League Baseball’s Winter meetings.
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Nationals ink OF Werth to multi-year deal
Washington, DC (Sports Network) – In a mild surprise, the Washington Nationals have reportedly signed former Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth to a multi-year contract.
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Nationals ink OF Werth to multi-year deal
Washington, DC (Sports Network) – In a mild surprise, the Washington Nationals have reportedly signed former Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth to a multi-year contract.
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Jayson Werth signs seven-year, 6 million free-agent deal with Washington Nationals
Werth averaged 29 home runs over last three seasons in Philadelphia.
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Indians sign infielder to minor league contract

Indians sign infielder to minor league contract
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have signed infielder Jack Hannahan to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to 2011 Major League spring training camp.
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‘The King’ returns: Cleveland ready for LeBron
CLEVELAND – They’re coming armed with lingering anger from an emotional summer breakup. They’re going to yell and scream and vent at someone who did them wrong. It’s the Akron kid they watched grow up, the one they loved, the one who restored hope . . . only to rip their hearts out.
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Source: Varitek, Red Sox agree to one-year contract

Source: Varitek, Red Sox agree to one-year contract
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox are keeping captain Jason Varitek. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the catcher has reached a preliminary agreement with Boston on a million, one-year contract.
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AP source: Red Sox, Varitek reach agreement
The Red Sox are keeping captain Jason Varitek.
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Source: Sox have deal with Varitek
BOSTON — The Red Sox are keeping their captain. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that catcher Jason Varitek has reached a preliminary agreement with Boston on a million, one-year contract.
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Terry Collins signs two-year contract to manage New York Mets

Terry Collins signs two-year contract to manage New York Mets
Terry Collins has been introduced as manager of the New York Mets, the latest hire for an organization undergoing an overhaul after four years without a playoff berth.
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Mets manger Terry Collins pledges to make club the ‘last team standing’ in October
NEW YORK (AP) — Terry Collins chased jobs all the way to Japan and China in the 11 years since he last managed a major league club just to find a place in a dugout. Rejuvenating the New York Mets, though, might be his toughest challenge of all.
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Mets to introduce Terry Collins on Tuesday
NEW YORK — Terry Collins is a major league manager once again, hired by the New York Mets to help revitalize a franchise that has struggled on the field and at the gate.
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Mets install Collins as manager
NEW YORK — Terry Collins is a major league manager once again, hired by the New York Mets to help revitalize a franchise that has struggled on the field and at the gate.
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