Pirates Re-Sign Relievers Mesa, Torres
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The Pittsburgh Pirates brought back their two top relievers Thursday, agreeing with closer Jose Mesa on a &#36;2.5 million, one-year contract and with setup man Salomon Torres on a two-year deal that avoided salary arbitration.
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PITTSBURGH (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed  to terms Thursday with closer Jose Mesa on a one-year contract,  with a club option for 2006.
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Aramis Ramirez hit his second three-run homer of the game right after a costly Pittsburgh error to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Pirates 13-8 on a wild and windy Friday, strengthening their hold on first place in the NL Central. The Cubs, who began the day with a 1 1/2-game lead over Milwaukee, hit four homers and withstood a shaky start from Jason Marquis to send the Pirates to their seventh straight loss.
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The Philadelphia Phillies became the first team to make a big move at the general managers' meetings, acquiring closer Brad Lidge from Houston along with infielder Eric Bruntlett on Wednesday night.
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX_Claimed RHP Bobby Jenks off waivers from Anaheim. Designated RHP Eduardo Villacis for assignment. Agreed to terms with OF Timo Perez on a one-year contract.
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Coming off a big first year as the Piratesâ closer, Mesa on Thursday agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2006 campaign.
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The Pirates and Indians completed a deal that had been rumored for weeks, trading reliever Arthur Rhodes and right fielder Matt Lawton.
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The San Francisco Giants have put  reliever Jonathan Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list because  of a side strain, the team said on Wednesday.
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Adding another pair of relievers, the Baltimore Orioles reached preliminary agreements with Chad Bradford and Scott Williamson on Tuesday and also neared a deal to re-sign first baseman Kevin Millar and add backup catcher Paul Bako.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carlos Pena's breakout season also landed the American League comeback player of the year a hefty pay raise. All-Star pitcher Scott Kazmir did pretty well for himself, too.
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The Houston Astros, the NL's worst hitting team, signed outfielder Carlos Lee and right-hander Woody Williams on Friday, bolstering its offense and a pitching staff that could be without Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte.
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parting ways with Jason Giambi - is unlikely to be resolved for a while. But they announced three moves yesterday, bringing back their reserve catcher and acquiring two relief pitchers.
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It was a busy day for Red Sox brass, who also introduced new shortstop Edgar Renteria. By GARRY BROWN. Free agent pitcher Matt Clement apparently will be coming to the Boston Red Sox to plug the last open spot in their starting rotation.
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ANAHEIM, Calif., (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates  have traded relief pitcher Arthur Rhodes to the Cleveland  Indians for outfielder Matt Lawton.
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The Houston Astros, the National League's worst hitting team, yesterday signed outfielder Carlos Lee to bolster their offense and righthander Woody Williams to help a pitching staff that could be without Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte .
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PHILADELPHIA - Closer Billy Wagner and reliever Felix Rodriguez will be back with the Philadelphia Phillies for another season. The Phillies exercised an option Friday for Wagner that will pay him $9 million next season.
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The Cubs traded embattled catcher Michael Barrett and cash to the Padres for backup catcher Rob Bowen and a minor leaguer.