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AP Sports WriterD-backs finalize Bumgarner's $85 million, 5-year dealBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized Madison Bumgarner's $85 million, five-year contract to join their rotation.The move was announced Tuesday, two days after the sides reached an agreement for the 2014 World Series MVP pending a successful...

Tigers retiring Whitaker's No. 1 this coming seasonDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers are retiring Lou Whitaker's No. 1 this coming season.The team announced its plans Tuesday on Twitter in what can be seen as a clear show of support for Whitaker after the standout second baseman was passed...

AP Sports WriterOF Avisail Garcia agrees to deal with Milwaukee BrewersBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have added Avisail Garcia to their talented outfield, Ryan Braun could see more time at first base.Garcia's $20 million, two-year contract was finalized Tuesday, a deal that includes a...

Associated PressNew Rays slugger Tsutsugo ready for big league challengeBy MARK DIDTLERST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Yoshitomo Tsutsugo quickly felt right at home inside Tropicana Field.One day after the Rays announced the completion of a $12 million, two-year contract with Tsutsugo, the former Japanese star began his opening statement...

AP Sports WriterStrasburg returns, hopes to play whole career with NationalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Naturally, Stephen Strasburg thought of himself pitching for a team other than the Nationals.After winning and being MVP of the World Series, Strasburg opted out of his contract and hit the open market. The...

AP Sports WriterOF Avisail Garcia agrees to deal with Milwaukee BrewersBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have added Avisail Garcia to their talented outfield, Ryan Braun could see more time at first base.Garcia's $20 million, two-year contract was finalized Tuesday, a deal that includes a...

Joe Smith, Astros agree to $8 million, 2-year contractHOUSTON (AP) Reliever Joe Smith and the Houston Astros have agreed to an $8 million, two-year contract.The 35-year-old Smith spent the last two seasons with the Astros and is 6-1 with a 3.06 ERA in 84 appearances for Houston. Smith...

AP Sports WriterOF Avisail Garcia agrees to deal with Milwaukee BrewersBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have added Avisail Garcia to their talented outfield, Ryan Braun could see more time at first base.Garcia's $20 million, two-year contract was finalized Tuesday, a deal that includes a...

Luke Maile gets $900,000 salary in majors from PiratesPITTSBURGH (AP) Catcher Luke Maile and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a one-year contract that includes salaries of $900,000 while in the major leagues and $325,000 while in the minors.The Pirates made the announcement on Monday. They are in need...

Pirates name Oscar Marin pitching coachPITTSBURGH (AP) Oscar Marin is the new pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates.The team announced the move on Tuesday. Marin replaces Ray Searage, who was fired in October as part of a massive overhaul of the club's leadership following a last-place finish in...

AP Baseball WriterRick Porcello, Mets finalize $10M, 1-year contractBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Rick Porcello's $10 million deal with the New York Mets shows the fruits of free agency as much as Gerrit Cole's $324 million contract across town with the Yankees.While Cole set a record, location was...

Associated PressBrewers, Lindblom finalize $9,125,000, 3-year contractBy ANDREW WAGNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Josh Lindblom's journey to the Milwaukee Brewers included a detour or two through South Korea.''I haven't taken the most direct route to sitting here,'' Lindblom said Monday after the Brewers finalized a three-year contract for $9,125,000.A 32-year-old right-hander,...