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The Nationals add some depth to their starting rotation Tuesday by signing veteran southpaw Odalis PÃÂ©rez to a non-guaranteed minor league contract.
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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies made a move to bolster their starting rotation by signing free agent righthander Jon Lieber to a three-year, $21 million contract on Wednesday.
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The Texas Rangers announced Friday that they have re-signed right-handed pitcher Doug Brocail to a one-year contract. As per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
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The Orioles find the right-handed hitting outfielder they have been looking for in the form of Jay Payton, who signs a two-year deal on Monday.
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Lefthander Jon Lester will make his 2007 spring training debut in a B game against minor leaguers Monday at 10 a.m.
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In his first major league start since being found to have a treatable form of lymphoma last year, Jon Lester made a dramatic and effective return to the Boston Red Soxâ rotation.
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Runelyvs Hernandez's time in the minors seems to have paid off.
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The pain in Darin Erstad's right ankle is gone. He had surgery to remove a bone spur, and now he has a fresh start with the Chicago White Sox. He has a chance to show he can still contribute and, maybe, snag a spot in center or left field.
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The Mets are hoping to use Pedro MartÃ­nez as a tool for expanding their appeal in the Caribbean and South America.
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The Yankeesâ Phil Hughes will make his second rehabilitation start Friday in Trenton for the Class AA Thunder, the Yankees announced yesterday.Hughes, the touted rookie right-hander, has not pitched in the major leagues since May 1, when he strained his hamstring against the Texas Rangers. He injured his left ankle three weeks later during an agility drill.The Mets were also active on the pitching rehabilitation front, with Oliver PÃ©rez pitching four scoreless innings yesterday for the Class A Gulf Coast Mets. PÃ©rez, who missed his last start for the Mets because of back pain, allowed no runs and struck out seven.
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NEW YORK -- The Yankees gave Jaret Wright a birthday present on Wednesday, officially signing the right-hander to a three-year contract.
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The Expos made their first big splash since announcing their move to Washington, agreeing Tuesday to a &#36;6.2 million, two-year contract with third baseman Vinny Castilla and a &#36;16.8 million, four-year deal with shortstop Cristian Guzman.
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Oliver PÃ©rez struggled against the Rockies and probably started his last game for a while with Tom Glavine and Orlando HernÃ¡ndez returning this weekend.
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Aâs pitcher Dan Haren will start for the American League, across the bay from his home ballpark in Oakland, and Padresâ ace Jake Peavy will take the mound Tuesday for the National League.
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The Cardinals added some depth at catcher by signing veteran backstop Einar Diaz to a one-year contract on Wednesday. The Redbirds are prepared to go with second-year player
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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.
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It was the changeup, Edwar RamÃ­rezâs out pitch, which has vaulted him to the majors only a year after his second stint with an independent league team.