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AP Source: Hoffman reaches agreement with BrewersJan 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Career saves leader Trevor Hoffman closed his deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the sides reached agreem...
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Source: Smoltz agrees to deal with BostonJan 07, 2009 10:00 pm - ATLANTA -- After more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is ready to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform. In a stunning end to one o...
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Hairston, Reds agree to $2 million, 1-year dealJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - CINCINNATI -- Jerry Hairston Jr. stayed with the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract. The 32-year-old infielder-outfielder played six ...
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With Marquis gone, Cubs looking for No. 5 starterJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Cubs general manager Jim Hendry refused to call it a salary dump, but the Cubs wound up saving a few bucks Tuesday. As expected, they traded No. 5 starting pitcher Jaso...
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Giambi rejoins Oakland, gets $5.25 million dealJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - OAKLAND, Calif. -- Jason Giambi is returning to his professional baseball roots with the Oakland Athletics. Giambi and the A's finalized a $5.25 million, one-year contra...
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Know this: Cubs did their homework on BradleyJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - If Barack Obama's transition team had vetted Bill Richardson as hard as the Cubs sifted through Milton Bradley's past, they might have saved themselves some aggravation....
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Brewers target closer Trevor HoffmanJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers General Manager Doug Melvin says all-times saves leader Trevor Hoffman is his top choice to be the ball club's next closer. The 41-year-ol...
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Cuban wanted more time from Tribune Co. to tweak Cubs bidJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Billionaire Mark Cuban, who is being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for insider trading, said he sought an extension from bankrupt Tribune Co. for his bi...
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Phillies reliever Romero suspended 50 games for using banned substanceJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Phillies reliever J.C. Romero and Yankees minor league pitcher Sergio Mitre were suspended for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a...
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Burrell agrees to 2-year deal with RaysJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Pat Burrell went from one World Series team to the other. The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat to the middle of their lineup, agreeing Monday on a ...