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Rangers, OF Cruz reach $16M, 2-year deal (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:44:24 PST

Nelson Cruz seems to be a perfect fit for the Texas Rangers with his potent bat and big personality. With hopes of staying together even longer, AL championship series MVP Cruz and two-time defending AL champion Texas avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract. "Nelson is a cornerstone of our team for what really marks the whole turnaround of the franchise.

Ex-BoSox pitcher Boyd: I played on coke (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:24:25 PST

Former Red Sox pitcher Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd says he probably pitched under the influence of cocaine "at every ballpark" during his 10-year career. "There wasn't one ballpark that I probably didn't stay up all night, until 4 or 5 in the morning, and the same thing is in your system," Boyd said in an interview with Jon Miller of WBZ radio in Boston.

Royals, OF Gordon agree at $4,775,000 (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:14:23 PST

Alex Gordon doesn't know where negotiations stand on a long-term contract. He doesn't even know how much he deserves to make after a breakout season with the Kansas City Royals. All he knows is that he's under contract for next season, and spring training is almost here. "I don't know what I should make, what I shouldn't make.

Orioles beat RHP Bergesen in arbitration (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:27:29 PST

The Baltimore Orioles have defeated Brad Bergesen in salary arbitration, giving clubs a 3-2 lead over players this year. Bergesen will receive an $800,000 salary this year rather than his request for $1.2 million. Arbitrators Robert Herzog, Mark Burstein and Elizabeth Neumeier made their decision Thursday, a day after hearing arguments.

Giants finalize $1M deal with RHP Mota (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:50:25 PST

The San Francisco Giants have finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with free agent reliever Guillermo Mota to bring him back for a third season. The sides had agreed to terms in December. Mota has been added to the 40-man roster. Mota, a 38-year-old right-hander, has become a reliable option for manager Bruce Bochy.

Arizona, LHP Breslow have 1-year deal (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:31:31 PST

Left-handed reliever Craig Breslow and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoided salary arbitration. The agreement Thursday was $5,000 below the midpoint between the $2.1 million he had asked for last month and the $1.5 million Arizona had offered. Breslow was acquired from Oakland with right-hander Trevor Cahill in a Dec.

Garner stays with A's as special adviser (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:52:24 PST

Phil Garner says he has agreed to stay on with the Oakland Athletics in a part-time special adviser role. Garner, who had contemplated retirement, will be with the team throughout spring training in Phoenix. His role will then be further determined. Garner managed the Brewers, Detroit and Houston. A's manager Bob Melvin coached in Milwaukee under Garner, who was first hired as an A's adviser...

Victorino to appear on 'Hawaii Five-O' (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:28:26 PST

Book `em, Shane-O. Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino, nicknamed the "Flyin' Hawaiian," will be a guest star on Monday's episode of "Hawaii Five-0." Victorino plays a business executive on a company retreat, CBS said Thursday, during an episode involving the murder of a man dressed as a Hawaiian NaKoa warrior.

Reds sign OF Ludwick, LHP Francis (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:33 PST

The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, finalizing a $2.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Ryan Ludwick and a minor league deal with left-handed starter Jeff Francis. The 33-year-old Ludwick gets $2 million this year, and Wednesday's deal includes a $5 million mutual option for 2013 with a $500,000 buyout.

Yankees give Branyan minor league deal (AP)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:01:33 PST

Russell Branyan has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a bench job as a corner infielder during spring training. The Yankees announced the deal Wednesday. He would get a $750,000, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster. Branyan hit .197 with five homers and 14 RBIs in 127 at-bats last season for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels,...

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