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    <title><![CDATA[   Smoltz heading to Boston ]]></title>
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        The Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander John Smoltz, who had spent his entire big league career with Atlanta.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Cubs finalize deal with Bradley ]]></title>
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        The Chicago Cubs have signed volatile outfielder Milton Bradley to a three-year contract. Financial terms were not revealed, but the deal is believed to be worth $30 million.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Brewers, Hoffman agree to deal ]]></title>
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        The Milwaukee Brewers have signed right- handed closer Trevor Hoffman to a one-year deal, which likely includes an option for a second season. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting that the deal will be between $6 and $7 million and could be announced as early as Thursday.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Padres agree to terms with OF Hairston ]]></title>
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        The San Diego Padres on Thursday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Scott Hairston.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Baldelli heading to Beantown ]]></title>
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        The Boston Red Sox are apparently close to signing outfielder Rocco Baldelli. Several reports have stated that an announcement could come as soon as Thursday when Baldelli will receive the Tony Conigliaro Award at the Boston Baseball Writers Dinner.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Giambi, A's officially reach one-year deal ]]></title>
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        The Oakland Athletics have signed first baseman Jason Giambi to a one-year contract worth a reported $4 million.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Reds re-sign IN/OF Hairston ]]></title>
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        The Cincinnati Reds re-signed free agent infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. to a one-year contract on Wednesday worth a reported $2 million.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? ]]></title>
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        It was a tough day to be a baseball fan on Tuesday.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Marcus Giles joins Phillies ]]></title>
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        Veteran second baseman Marcus Giles signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   McClatchy gives up minority shares of Pirates ]]></title>
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        Kevin McClatchy, the former CEO of the Pittsburgh Pirates, sold his remaining minority shares of the team, the club announced Wednesday.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Marlins ink Kensing to one-year deal ]]></title>
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        The Florida Marlins avoided going to arbitration with pitcher Logan Kensing after signing the pitcher Wednesday to a one-year contract.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Report: Pettitte turns down Yankees' offer ]]></title>
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        Free agent pitcher Andy Pettitte has reportedly turned down a one-year offer to return to the New York Yankees.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Phillies ink Park ]]></title>
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        The Philadelphia Phillies made it official Tuesday, signing free-agent hurler Chan Ho Park to a one-year contract.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Cubs ship Marquis Colorado ]]></title>
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        The Chicago Cubs have traded right-hander Jason Marquis to Colorado for reliever Luis Vizcaino.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Report: Phillies' Romero suspended 50 games ]]></title>
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        Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher J.C. Romero has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance and will be suspended 50 games.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Yankees welcome Teixeira to the Bronx ]]></title>
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        The New York Yankees unveiled their latest high- priced free agent on Tuesday, as they finalized their eight-year deal with first baseman Mark Teixeira.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Indians sign RHP Pavano ]]></title>
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        The Cleveland Indians will roll the dice on Carl Pavano after signing the right-hander to a one-year deal Tuesday. Financial terms of the contract were not released.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Mariners sign Tyler Walker ]]></title>
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        The Seattle Mariners on Tuesday signed husky reliever Tyler Walker to a contract for the 2009 season. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Phillies' Romero, Yankees' Mitre suspended 50 games ]]></title>
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        Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher J.C. Romero and New York Yankees pitcher Sergio Mitre have each been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a banned substance.      
    
  

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    <title><![CDATA[   Rays sign six to minor league deals ]]></title>
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        The Tampa Bay Rays have signed six players to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training, including catcher Michel Hernandez, pitcher Randy Choate and infielder Ray Olmedo.      
    
  

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