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ST. LOUIS -- The Red Sox were the bold-faced headline on the 2004 season, the town crier in Kenmore Square. The long-suffering franchise fought its way through a cursed history to deliver a World Series triumph
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So that's the fascination with J.D. Drew. Theo hopes you folks didn't mind waiting close to seven months to see why he lavished $70 million on his seemingly lethargic outfield prize. I believe he would say something like, "Good things come to ye who waits," or "he who waits." Whatever.
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Free-agent third baseman Pedro Feliz agreed to a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal worth about $8.5 million. The deal includes a team option for 2010, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.
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The trade for the 27-year-old lefty should fill St. Louis&#39; need for an ace atop the rotation. Mark Mulder has a career 81-42 record with a 3.92 ERA.
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After having dinner with Pedro Martinez in the Dominican Republic last Thursday, New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya has reportedly offered the star right-hander a three-year contract worth $38 million, with a vesting option for a fourth season
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The Move: The Giants sign closer Armando Benitez to a three-year, $21.5 million, plugging a hole that probably cost them the NL West title last season.
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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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DENVER The Denver Nuggets have picked up their three million dollar option for next NBA season for forward Nene (nuh-NAY&#39;) but not for Nikoloz Tskitishvili (NIH-koh-lohs skee-tish-VEE&#39;-lee).
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The Nationals first move in the week leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline is to keep veteran infielder Ronnie Belliard by signing him to a two-year, $3.5 million extension.
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Playing catch-up? Late starters can still make a million.
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The Astros picked up the $3 million option on Craig Biggio&#39;s 2005 contract Thursday, but declined to exercise the $9 million option on Jeff Kent&#39;s contract and will instead
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SEATTLE (Sports Network) - The Mariners continue to spend  heavily in the free-agent market, as they have reportedly come  to terms with third baseman Adrian Beltre.
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans to pay Terrell Owens' $3 million roster bonus, which means the All-Pro wide receiver will be back for the final season of his three-year, $25 million contract.
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Amare Stoudemire, who will make 2.32 million dollars this season, had his fourth-year option picked up on his contract, the Phoenix Suns announced.
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Mike Lowell will soon be a free agent, about to hit the market with that shiny World Series MVP trophy sticking out of his back pocket. Potential bidders? Take your pick.
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The Post&#39;s George King reports that Randy Johnson could ask the Yankees for a two-year, $32 million contract extension. The Daily News&#39; Peter Botte reports that Carlos Beltran&#39;s agent plans to meet with the Yankees tomorrow.
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The Yankees declined their 2005 option on first baseman Travis Lee on Friday and their 2006 option on reliever Paul Quantrill. Quantrill, who struggled late last season, agreed last December to a $7 million