Rays sign outfielder Cliff Floyd
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The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran  left-handed hitting outfielder Cliff Floyd to a one-year  contract with a club option for 2009, the baseball Web site  mlb.com reported on Monday.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.  -- The Baltimore Orioles optioned infielder Eider Torres, outfielder Val Majewski and right-hander Jim Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
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East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Jets placed veteran cornerback Ray Mickens on injured reserve Wednesday and signed defensive back Terrell Buckley.
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BALTIMORE, Md. (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles  came to terms with reliever Jorge Julio on a one-year deal on  Saturday, avoiding salary arbitration. The deal is worth a  reported $2.5 million.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks kept busy Friday, signing free-agent pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four-year deal a day after agreeing to terms with third baseman Troy Glaus.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 2 -- Baltimore reliever Chris Ray swiftly pitched through his debut inning of the spring on Friday, retiring all three batters in a 3-0 victory over the Florida Marlins.
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The Mariners acquired Jose Vidro from the Washington Nationals in a deal finalized Monday, a move Seattle hopes will boost its anemic offense.
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Toby Hall homered in the ninth to get Tampa Bay to extra innings and Aubrey Huff&#039;s solo shot in the 10th gave the Devil Rays a 5-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday night.
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LOS ANGELES - The Anaheim Angels added a starting pitcher Tuesday, agreeing to a $5 million, one-year contract with right-hander Paul Byrd.
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PHILADELPHIA -- In 2001, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays converted Brandon Backe from an outfielder to a pitcher. In 2004, the Houston Astros converted him from a reliever to a starter.
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Ray Lewis has mentored Ed Reed to forge a "wonder twin" defensive combination that has helped each to greater on-field achievements.
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The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms on a two-year contract with left-handed reliever Ray King on Friday. The deal also has a club option in 2007, but no financial terms were disclosed.
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When he signed with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, hometown guy Cliff Floyd envisioned joining a high-powered offense on the North Side. The last two games at Wrigley Field were what Floyd had in mind.
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The Orioles made quick work of what was expected to be one of their most difficult offseason decisions, re-signing Rafael Palmeiro to a one-year deal Wednesday and practically
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Brandon Backe wasn&#39;t pleased when the Devil Rays, for the 2001 season, switched the minor-leaguer from outfield to pitcher. Considering how it worked out, Backe should give Tampa Bay a big thumbs up.
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According to a report in the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have signed third baseman Troy Glaus to a four-year contract worth $45 million.
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The Anaheim Angels agreed to a &#36;4.5 million, one-year contract with right-hander Paul Byrd on Tuesday, and traded pitcher Ramon Ortiz to the Cincinnati Reds for a minor league pitcher.