Maddux wins 17th Gold Glove; Cubs' Lee earns third

Padres pitcher Greg Maddux won his record 17th Gold Glove, while Boston first baseman Kevin Youkilis earned his first award Tuesday for fielding excellence.

Detroit catcher Ivan Rodriguez won for the 13th time and outfielders Andruw Jones, Ichiro Suzuki and Torii Hunter added to their totals. The Colorado Rockies, who set a major-league record for fielding percentage, did not have a winner.

First baseman Derrek Lee captured his second Gold Glove as a Cub and the third in his major-league career.

Maddux broke a tie with Baltimore third baseman Brooks Robinson and pitcher Jim Kaat for the most Gold Gloves.

Known for his quick reflexes on the mound even at 41, Maddux won his first Gold Glove in 1990 with the Cubs. The 347-game winner has taken home the honor every year since except for 2003, when Mike Hampton broke his streak.

Earlier this week, Maddux and San Diego agreed to a one-year contract for next year.

The Gold Gloves were first awarded in 1957. Managers and coaches vote on players in their own leagues.

Detroit second baseman Placido Polanco was among 10 first-time winners. Polanco did not make an error this season.

Youkilis began his career as a third baseman and shifted over to first base full-time in 2006. He did not commit an error at first this year; he made three errors in 13 games at third base.

"You realize how much a good first baseman helps when you're at third base," Youkilis said.

Youkilis has played an AL-record 190 straight games at first base without an error. His streak is three short of the major-league mark set by Steve Garvey from 1983-85.

Youkilis did not start the final two games of Boston's sweep in the World Series. Minus the designated hitter in Colorado, the Red Sox started David Ortiz at the spot.

The Red Sox shifted Youkilis across the diamond after getting third baseman Mike Lowell in a trade with Florida. The move let Youkilis become an everyday player.

"It was a little nerve-racking in knowing I had to learn a whole new position," Youkilis said. "For me, it was a learning experience."

Rodriguez extended his record for catchers. Jones won his 10th award, all with Atlanta before becoming a free agent.

Suzuki won his seventh in a row, earning the honor after shifting from right field to center for Seattle. Hunter won his seventh straight with Minnesota before filing for free agency.

"I am very happy for this award because it ties my accomplishment reached in Japan of seven straight Gold Gloves," Suzuki said through a translator.

Among the other AL winners: Minnesota pitcher Johan Santana, Angels shortstop Orlando Cabrera, Seattle third baseman Adrian Beltre and Cleveland outfielder Grady Sizemore.

Other NL winners were: Dodgers catcher Russell Martin, Arizona second baseman Orlando Hudson, Philadelphia shortstop Jimmy Rollins, Mets third baseman David Wright and outfielders Carlos Beltran of the Mets, Aaron Rowand of Philadelphia and Jeff Francoeur of Atlanta.

Rowand and Francoeur tied in the voting.

Red Sox re-sign Schilling: Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox finalized an $8 million, one-year contract Tuesday that keeps the star right-hander with the World Series champions.

The deal provides for him to make an additional $5 million in bonuses and match his 2007 salary. It contains $3 million in performance bonuses based on innings pitched and $2 million based on weight clauses.

"We need some protection in case he wasn't able to stay healthy," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. "If he can stay healthy, he's very affordable, protects our rotation. If he does recondition his body and stays healthy all year and has a great season, he'll be rewarded for it."

In 2004, Schilling went 21-6 and helped lead the Red Sox to their first World Series title since 1918.

Schilling's velocity diminished this year, and he was 9-8 during the regular season. He then went 3-0 in 4 starts during the playoffs to improve his postseason record to 11-2.

Schilling turns 41 later this month.

"Did I leave money on the table? Yes. Could I have gotten another year? I think so," Schilling said on his Web site. "Looking at the teams that called, my best guess would be around $14 million-$15 million for a one-year deal with the potential to get $25 million-$30 million for a two-year deal."

Indians pick up Byrd's option: Pitcher Paul Byrd, whose admitted use of human growth hormone served as a backdrop to the end of Cleveland's season, had his $7.5 million club option for 2008 picked up by the Indians on Tuesday.

Before Game 7 the AL championship series in Boston, Byrd acknowledged taking HGH after the San Francisco Chronicle reported he spent nearly $25,000 on the banned drug and syringes from 2002-05.

The 36-year-old Byrd claims he took HGH for a medical condition and did so only under a doctor's supervision. He has not yet met with Major League Baseball to discuss his use of the performance-enhancing drug. Byrd could face a possible suspension.

Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said the club weighed all factors -- including Byrd's pitching, leadership and generosity -- before exercising the option without hesitation.

Ortiz has knee surgery: David Ortiz had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday and is expected to participate fully in spring training next February with the Boston Red Sox.

Zimmerman faces wrist surgery: Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman broke a bone in his left wrist while swinging a bat last weekend and is scheduled to have surgery today.

Interest in Cabrera, Crede: Miguel Cabrera was the big name being bandied about Tuesday as baseball general managers waited to hear what the Florida Marlins would want for their young slugger.

White Sox general manager Ken Williams acknowledged he was listening to offers for Joe Crede. Crede had back surgery, played in only 47 games and was supplanted by rookie Josh Fields.

The New York Yankees, who lost Alex Rodriguez when he opted out of his contract and became a free agent, could get involved in talks for both Cabrera and Crede.