D-Backs reportedly to sign Russ Ortiz
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ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to make waves in the free agent marketplace, reportedly signing veteran righthander Russ Ortiz on Friday in what could be a precursor to a blockbuster involving Randy Johnson.
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The Boston Red Sox announced on   Tuesday night that closer Jonathan Papelbon will be out   indefinitely with a sore shoulder, on the same day that slugger   David Ortiz returned to their line-up.
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All-star third baseman Troy Glaus agreed Thursday to a four-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who hope the 2002 World Series MVP will rebound from a season cut short by an injured shoulder.
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There's much frustration in David Ortiz's eyes and voice these days. He's been forced to contend with the shift teams constantly deploy against him (though the Devil Rays used a conventional alignment last night in the first inning), the ball-and-strike calls he hasn't agreed with, and his sore hamstrings. There's the fact that he sees only one or two pitches ...
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Craig Biggio will be back with the Houston Astros next season. If Jeff Kent returns, it will be at a reduced rate. Biggio&#39;s $3 million option was exercised Thursday by the Astros
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The Orioles are on the verge of trading lefty Erik Bedard to the Mariners for a package of five players, headed by blue chip center field prospect Adam Jones.
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David Ortiz is recovering from a nagging right-shoulder injury and hopes to be healthy when spring training starts next month.
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Baseball The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired lefthander Doug Davis from Milwaukee yesterday in a six-player deal that sent catcher Johnny Estrada to the Brewers. Righthanders Greg Aquino and Claudio Vargas also went to Milwaukee, while the Diamondbacks obtained a pair of youngsters, lefthander Dana Eveland and outfielder Dave Krynzel . . . Alfonso Soriano wants to warm up for his Chicago ...
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The New York Yankees added a backup infielder, agreeing to a &#36;600,000, one-year contract with Rey Sanchez. Sanchez's deal is subject to the 14-year veteran passing a physical and the finalization of contract language.
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The San Diego Padres signed infielders Damian Jackson and Jesse Garcia to minor league contracts Wednesday and invited them to spring training.
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Boston Red Sox&#39;s David Ortiz is congratulated after scoring against the New York Yankees in the frist inning during game 5 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 18 2004 in Boston.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed shortstop Craig Counsell, who has played for two World Series championship teams.
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By abc12/Associated Press. The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed in principle to a deal that would send the Big Unit to the New York Yankees.
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When the Diamondbacks signed Russ Ortiz to a four-year deal as the Winter Meetings officially opened for business Friday, they added a bulldog of a right-hander they hope will be a core veteran on a team on the rise in 2005.
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The Redsâ big trade came on Tuesday, one day after the Winter Meetings ended, when the club obtained starting pitcher Ramon Ortiz from the Anaheim Angels in exchange for pitching prospect Dustin Moseley.
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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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The Arizona Diamondbacks signed left-hander Jeff Fassero on Wednesday with four games left this season. The Colorado Rockies released Fassero on Friday.