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Rangers agree to two-year, $16M contract with ALCS MVP Cruz

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:41:00 EST

The two-time defending AL champion Texas Rangers avoided arbitration with another of their core players, agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract with AL Championship Series MVP Nelson Cruz.

Mets GM Alderson: 'Big fundraiser' to pay for drive to spring training

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:42:00 EST

Even New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties.

O's Bergesen to make $800K in 2012 after losing arbitration case

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28:00 EST

The Baltimore Orioles have defeated Brad Bergesen in salary arbitration, giving clubs a 3-2 lead over players this year.

Royals, Gordon agree on one-year deal worth $4.8 million

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:42:00 EST

The Royals and outfielder Alex Gordon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4,775,000.

Mets owners seek help from Supreme Court in Madoff appeal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:00 EST

The owners of the New York Mets want the Supreme Court to get involved in their attempt to recover money from Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.

Two Mets minor leaguers suspended 50 games for drug violations

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:56:00 EST

New York Mets catcher Charles 'Dock' Doyle and pitcher Scott Moviel have been suspended 50 games each under baseball's minor-league drug program.

Ludwick gets $2.5M with '13 option from Reds; Francis signs deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:05:00 EST

The Cincinnati Reds 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.

Garner not retiring, says he'll stay on as A's special adviser

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:53:00 EST

Phil Garner says he has agreed to stay on with the Oakland Athletics in a part-time special adviser role.