Giants reportedly close to signing Benitez
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The San Francisco Giants are close to an agreement with free-agent closer Armando Benitez and could complete the deal this week, the Contra Costa (Calif.
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The San Francisco Giants filled out their infield Monday, agreeing to an $8 million, two-year contract with first baseman Rich Aurilia and a $5.1 million, one-year deal with third baseman Pedro Feliz.
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The Giants have addressed their need for a closer by tentatively agreeing on a three-year, $21 million contract with free agent Armando Benitez, according to published reports.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- If Barry Bonds is back with the San Francisco Giants next season, and that still seems to be a big if, owner Peter Magowan said the slugger will not be the centerpiece of the roster any longer.
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The Giants have scheduled an 8:15 pm ET news conference for Tuesday night, and sources within the club told ESPN that San Francisco will announce they have picked up the final year of Bonds&#39; contract.
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has not ruled out making a further signing before the transfer window closes at the end of August.
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The Yankees again appear close to acquiring Randy Johnson from the Diamondbacks.
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The New York Yankees are reportedly closing in on acquiring free-agent starting pitcher Carl Pavano.
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Free agent Armando Benitez and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a three-year contract yesterday, a move that stabilizes the club&#39;s closer role that has been in flux since Robb Nen was injured two years ago.
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According to sources close to the Contra Costa Times, the San Francisco Giants are on the verge of signing outfielder Moises Alou.
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In a change-of-scenery deal, the Yankees are close to a trade that would send left-handed reliever Felix Heredia to the Mets and put Mike Stanton back in pinstripes.
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Giants owner Peter Magowan sent a letter to about 27,000 season-ticket holders this week explaining why the club decided to re-sign free agent slugger Barry Bonds for another season.
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Anyone other than Bengie Molina may feel some added pressure taking over Barry Bondsâs cleanup spot in the Giantsâ batting order.
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Liverpool have made a cheeky Â£3.5m bid for Spanish international striker Fernando Morientes, according to the BBC. The report claims that Rafael Benitez&#39;s side have been told to double their bid by Real Madrid if they want to land the 28-year-old.
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Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool's experience in going behind against Havant and Waterlooville will provide all the motivation his team need in their FA Cup fifth round tie against Barnsley as he ponders whether to recall Fernando Torres.
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Backup catcher John Flaherty is close to agreement with the New York Yankees in what is likely to be the team's first free-agent signing of the offseason.
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Fernando Morientes has suggested that he&#39;d be happy to make a January move to Liverpool if Rafael Benitez&#39;s side follow up on their reported interest.