D-Backs increase offer to Sexson
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The Diamondbacks increased their contract offer to impending free agent Richie Sexson on Tuesday, informing the first baseman&#39;s agent they are willing to give the slugger a three-year deal despite some reservations about his health for next season.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed with left-hander Shawn Estes on a &#36;2.5 million, one-year contract and were close to trading Shea Hillenbrand to the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Royce Clayton and the Arizona Diamondbacks reached a preliminary agreement Sunday on a &#36;1.3 million, one-year contract.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. - Dipping into the free agent pool to make their second significant move in two days, the Arizona Diamondbacks added right-hander Russ Ortiz for $33 million over four years, sources told SportsLine.
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Free Agent; Keyon Dooling (G) - Free Agent; Damon Jones (G) - Free Agent; Christian Laettner (F) - Free Agent; Albert Miralles (F) - Trade
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The San Diego Padres bolstered their   post-season hopes on Thursday, acquiring veteran pitcher David   Wells from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named or cash.
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D.C. United gets closer to a deal with veteran Colombian central back Gonzalo Martinez , a move which would greatly enhance the team's defense and depth.
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The Jets and Chad Pennington's agent Tom Condon were close Tuesday night to completing a contract extension that apparently would include about $20 million in bonus money for the quarterback.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired the All-Star pitcher Dan Haren from Oakland and traded closer JosÃ© Valverde to Houston in separate deals involving 12 players Friday.
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The Oakland Athletics have increased their efforts to re-sign Frank Thomas, offering the Big Hurt a two-year deal.
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If the Arizona Diamondbacks are unable to re-sign free-agent first baseman Richie Sexson, the club may quickly turn its attention to third baseman Troy Glaus, a free agent who played this past season with the Anaheim Angels.
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PHOENIX - Craig Counsell is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the latest in an offseason spree of signings designed to turn baseball&#39;s biggest losers into winners again.
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Members of the coaching staff, with the exception of Bryan Price, can pursue other opportunities. Price is under contract for the 2005 season.
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Toronto&#39;s middle infield picture is starting to look a lot less murky. The Blue Jays solidified their defensive depth with two transactions on Thursday, ending their silent offseason.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks sent six players to Oakland for their ace Dan Haren and then got three from Houston in return for Jose Valverde. The two deals Friday involved 12 players.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Ticker) -- The Seattle Mariners, desperate to add pop to their anemic lineup, reportedly have come to terms on a four-year contract with slugger Richie Sexson.
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CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Arizona Diamondbacks went into their farm system to find a new manager, naming Wally Backman the team&#39;s skipper on Monday.