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2010-02-22T16:30:50Z

FILE - This Oct. 8, 2009, file photo shows Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz stepping up to bat against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning in Game 1 of the American League division baseball series, in An...

Rangers 3B Michael Young still looking to improve

2010-02-23T10:30:13Z

<div id="subtitle">A year after making switch to third base, Rangers' Michael Young still wants to improve</div><div><p>With last year's position change behind him, Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young is getting back to the normal routine of preparing for the season.</p><p>Young says he wants to improve in certain area...

OF Bradley arrives at M's camp, wants to have fun

2010-02-22T13:00:47Z

<div id="subtitle">OF Milton Bradley arrives at Mariners camp for physical, says he wants to have fun playing</div><div><p>The dugout tantrum. The confrontations with umpires. The run-ins with fans and media members. That was not the Milton Bradley on display Monday at the Seattle Mariners' spring training complex.</p><...

Less attention on Rangers SS Andrus this spring

2010-02-22T13:00:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Less attention focused on Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus this spring</div><div><p>Elvis Andrus can expect a lot less attention this spring.</p><p>The slick-fielding Andrus was right in the middle of the Texas Rangers' dominant story line last year, when All-Star Texas Rangers say Greene no longer joining team due to 'private matter'</div><div><p>The Texas Rangers say utility infielder Khalil Greene will not be joining the team because of an undisclosed private matter.</p><p>The Rangers on Monday announced the change in status for Greene, who on Jan. 21 signed a one-year, $750,000 deal ...

Duchscherer doesn't throw because of back problem

2010-02-21T17:15:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Athletics' Duchscherer doesn't throw because of back pain, likely needs treatment</div><div><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Justin Duchscherer is off to a slow start at spring training.</p><p>The two-time All-Star, who missed all of last season after having surgery on his right elbow and being treated for clinica...

Athletics Spring Baseball

2010-02-21T16:46:26Z

A group of Oakland Athletics pitchers take to the field at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium to begin their workouts during baseball spring training in Phoenix, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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Feliz's role for 2010 season up in the air

2010-02-20T18:00:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Neftali Feliz's role for Rangers this season still up in the air</div><div><p>Neftali Feliz is expected to be on the Texas Rangers' pitching staff this season. What his role will be is still in question.</p><p>"You take a look at his stuff and he definitely has the stuff to get you out four times," pitching coach Hideki Matsui ready for fresh start with Angels</div><div><p>Hideki Matsui is looking forward to a fresh start with the Angels.</p><p>The 35-year-old joined the Angels after seven seasons with the New York Yan...

Mathis wins in arbitration, Burnett loses

2010-02-22T08:12:47Z

&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Jeff Mathis beats Angels in salary arbitration; Sean Burnett loses to Nationals&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catcher Jeff Mathis defeated the Los Angeles Angels in salary arbitration and reliever Sean Burnett ...

Aybar, Angels agree to $2.05 million, 1-year deal

2010-02-22T08:41:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Erick Aybar and Angels agree to $2.05 million, 1-year contract; Jeff Mathis has hearing</div><div><p>Infielder Erick Aybar and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.05 million, one-year contract that avoided a salary a...

Rangers' Young says team is `good ... we know it'

2010-02-22T08:48:36Z

<div id="subtitle">Rangers' Michael Young excited about 10th season: `We're good ... we know it'</div><div><p>Michael Young has been through plenty of disappointments with the Texas Rangers over nine seasons that have made him the team's longest-tenured player.</p><p>While Youn...

Lee arrives at Mariners camp with bandaged foot

2010-02-22T08:58:41Z

<div id="subtitle">Cliff Lee arrives at Mariners camp with bandaged foot after surgery to remove bone spur</div><div><p>Cliff Lee has a new spring training address in Arizona, the Seattle Mariners' complex, but it likely will be another week or more before he can pitch.</p&...

Nationals beat Bruney in salary arbitration

2010-02-22T09:11:00Z

<div id="subtitle">Washington Nationals defeat reliever Brian Bruney in salary arbitration</div><div><p>Brian Bruney received a disappointing birthday present, losing to the Washington Nationals in salary arbitration.</p><p>The reliever was awarded $1.5 million Wednesday instead of his r...

Kennedy signs $1.25 million deal with Nationals

2010-02-22T09:44:50Z

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have signed second baseman Adam Kennedy to a one-year $1.25 million contract, the team said on Friday.</p><p>The deal includes a $2 million club option in 2011 for the form...

Mariners, Mike Sweeney agree to minor league deal

2010-02-22T09:47:53Z

<div id="subtitle">Mariners and Mike Sweeney agree to minor league contract potentially worth $650K</div><div><p>Five-time All-Star Mike Sweeney is back with the Mariners. And he's a long shot.</p><p>Again.</p><p>The 15-year veteran was told in 1999 he wouldn't stick with the Frank Thomas announces retirement after 19 seasons and 521 home runs</div><div><p>Saying he's "at peace" with his decision, Frank Thomas announced his retirement Friday following a 19-season career in which he hit 521 homers and won two American League MVP awards with the Robb Quinlan agrees to return to Los Angeles Angels</div><div><p>Utilityman Robb Quinlan has returned to the Los Angeles Angels, agreeing to a minor league contract.</p><p>The 32-year-old has spent four seasons with the Angels and is the se...

Red Sox claim RHP Hernandez from Mariners

2010-02-22T10:15:50Z

<div id="subtitle">RHP Gaby Hernandez claimed by Boston Red Sox off waivers from Seattle Mariners</div><div><p>The Boston Red Sox have claimed right-hander Gaby Hernandez off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.</p><p>In another move ...

OF Willy Taveras released by Oakland Athletics

2010-02-22T10:31:06Z

<div id="subtitle">Easy come, easy go: Outfielder Willy Taveras released by Oakland Athletics</div><div><p>Speedy outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from Cincinnati with infielder