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Associated PressWith rotation uncertain, A's ponder "openers" as camp opensBy CARRIE MUSKATMESA, Ariz. (AP) Like every other pitcher in the Oakland Athletics' deep bullpen, Liam Hendriks is expecting to pitch a lot this season.The tricky question for manager Bob Melvin going into spring training: Who gets to go...

Associated PressWith rotation uncertain, A's ponder "openers" as camp opensBy CARRIE MUSKATMESA, Ariz. (AP) Like every other pitcher in the Oakland Athletics' deep bullpen, Liam Hendriks is expecting to pitch a lot this season.The tricky question for manager Bob Melvin going into spring training: Who gets to go...

AP Baseball WriterHarper, Machado, Kimbrel, Keuchel on market as camps openBy RONALD BLUMBryce Harper, Manny Machado, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel won't be around when the bat and ball bags are opened at spring training throughout Florida and Arizona this week.They are among the dozens of free agents still...

Duda, Rosales invited by Twins to spring trainingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have agreed to minor league contracts with first baseman Lucas Duda and journeyman infielder Adam Rosales.The Twins announced Saturday that Duda and Rosales had been invited to big league spring training.Duda hit a combined .241 with...

AP Sports WriterIndians sign OF Joyce, RHP Wilson to minor league dealsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians signed free agent outfielder Matt Joyce and reliever Alex Wilson to minor league contracts.The deals include invites to spring training camp, where the defending AL Central champions must address two...

INF Adam Rosales, Twins agree to minor league dealMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a minor league contract with journeyman infielder Adam Rosales.The Twins announced Saturday that the 35-year-old Rosales has been invited to big league spring training. If added to the 40-man roster, Rosales would...

Alex Wilson agrees to minor league deal with IndiansCLEVELAND (AP) Right-hander Alex Wilson has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians and will report to big league spring training.The 32-year-old had a 3.36 ERA in 59 games for Detroit last year, including a 0.71 ERA...

Homer Bailey, Royals agree to minor league contractKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Right-hander Homer Bailey and the Kansas City Royals and agreed to a minor contract on Saturday that includes an invitation to big league spring training.The 32-year-old has spent his entire 12-year career in Cincinnati, making 212 starts...

Twins sign INF Rosales to minor league deal, invite to campMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed journeyman infielder Adam Rosales to a minor league contract.The Twins announced Saturday that the 35-year-old Rosales has been invited to big league spring training.Rosales hit .211 in 13 games for Cleveland...

Phillies sign veteran catcher Drew ButeraPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Phillies have signed catcher Drew Butera to a minor league contract with an invitation to attend major league spring training.Butera has a .201 career average with a .299 slugging percentage in 497 games over nine seasons. He has played for...

Giants acquire righty Barrett from Diamondbacks for cashSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Giants have acquired right-hander Jake Barrett from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash.San Francisco announced the move Tuesday. Barrett has 103 career big league appearances over parts of three seasons with the D-backs.The 27-year-old Barrett went 0-1 with...

Associated PressCardinals hope Goldschmidt can lead them back to playoffsBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) After missing postseason play for the past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals believe they've struck gold with Paul Goldschmidt in their quest to play into October.''We knew we just couldn't have a stagnant...