Leiter takes buyout, becomes free agent
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Mets left-hander Al Leiter filed provisionally for free agency Friday, awaiting a decision by the team on its $10 million option. New York has until Nov. 15 to exercise the option or elect to pay a $2 million buyout.
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Gabe Kapler became the first player to leave the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo.
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PHILADEPHIA -- Jon Lieber signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Phillies on Wednesday, filling the final hole in the starting rotation identified by general manager Ed Wade.
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The most powerful free agent on the racing market has found himself a new home for next season -- and it's with racing's version of the New York Yankees.
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Alex Rodriguezâs decision to wait until the end of the season to negotiate a contract leaves him with the option of becoming a free agent and leaving for another team.
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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder Keith Ginter from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitcher Justin Lehr and outfielder Nelson Cruz.
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Pinch-hitter John Vander Wal chose free agency Wednesday instead of a demotion off the Reds' 40-man roster.
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Omar Minaya officially locked up Kris Benson for the next three seasons on Monday, but the Mets general manager couldn&#39;t say for certain whether Al Leiter would join him in the rotation in 2005.
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Kris Dielman agreed to terms with the San Diego Chargers on Saturday, taking one of the most sought-after offensive linemen available off the free-agent market.
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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed righthander Cory Lidle to a two-year deal worth $6.3 million Tuesday.
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The Nashville Predators signed   unrestricted free agent forward J.P. Dumont to a two-year   contract on Tuesday after the Buffalo Sabres walked away from   his arbitration award earlier this month.
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Right-hander Jason Bere signed a minor league contract on Wednesday with the Cleveland Indians.
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Jeff Maier, who at age 12 deflected a fly ball by Derek Jeter into the stands for a home run in the 1996 A.L.C.S., is now seeking a job in the front office of a professional baseball team.
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Just a few days after the start of the free agency period, the Tigers made their first big splash in free agency, coming to terms on a 2-year deal with former Angels closer Troy Percival.
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Al Leiter has already met once with the Yankees. Now it&#39;s time to meet with the Mets. Leiter, who is still interested in re-signing with the club, will meet with Omar Minaya, probably either
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It&#39;s the call of an offseason in the making, the Dodgers finally on the move. Have a big free-agent signing to announce at the first day of the winter meetings.
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Jon Lieber's strong postseason work for the Yankees helps the right-hander sign a three-year, $21-million deal on Wednesday with the Philadelphia Phillies.