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Dirks' standout play makes him a star in D.R.
Detroit outfielder Andy Dirks is a rock star in the Dominican Republic. He can't walk out of the hotel room where he is living this week without fans asking to take a photo with him or get his autograph. As a member of the Dominican Republic's Escogido squad, he's also a Caribbean Series champion.
Rox acquire Guthrie in trade with Orioles
The Rockies were looking for an experienced arm to put atop their young rotation, but not just any veteran would do. One of those few names was Jeremy Guthrie, whom the Rockies acquired from the Orioles on Monday in exchange for right-handers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom.
Astros invite prospects to camp, sign Ruggiano
The Astros added six more players to their Spring Training roster on Monday, signing free-agent outfielder Justin Ruggiano to a Minor League contract and inviting five of their top prospects to Major League camp.
Contract won't dampen Sandoval's motivation
Pablo Sandoval intends to reward the Giants' faith in him. Apparently destined to struggle with controlling his weight for the remainder of his Major League career, Sandoval still parlayed his considerable skill into a three-year, $17.15 million contract that he agreed to Jan. 17.
Around the Horn: Outfielders
The following is the sixth in a series at cardinals.com examining the 2012 Cardinals, unit by unit. Today: Outfielders.
Dodgers designate Mitchell for assignment
The Dodgers on Monday designated for assignment infielder Russell Mitchell to make room on the 40-man roster for reliever Todd Coffey, who signed Friday as a free agent.
Pirates to renew emphasis on conditioning
The Bucs have hired not one but two strength and conditioning coaches. Ben Potenziano, the Giants' strength and conditioning coach the previous six seasons, has taken over as the Pirates' assistant athletic trainer. And Brendon Huttman, the Dodgers' strength and conditioning coach since 2008, has assumed the same position with the Pirates.
Question of the Day: Will Phils ink Cole long-term?
Question of the Day: Will Phils ink Cole long-term?
Cubs claim Cardenas, designate DeWitt
The Cubs claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Athletics on Monday, and made room on the 40-man roster when infielder Blake DeWitt was designated for assignment.
Rangers add Beimel, Jackson to NRIs
The Rangers have signed left-handed pitcher Joe Beimel and outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson to Minor League deals and invited them to Spring Training.
Tigers remain in running to land Cespedes
The Tigers remain in the running for Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, by all accounts. But while the negotiations between Cespedes and various teams goes on, Detroit made another international signing the club thinks can pay dividends.
Prospect Tolleson setting sights on big leagues
Imagine being a better pitcher than Clayton Kershaw. That was Shawn Tolleson, when both were Dallas-area high school stars entering their senior year.
Prospect Carmichael suspended 50 games
Mariners Minor League catcher Christian Carmichael has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Intertwined Posada, Varitek add extra to rivalry
The intertwined careers of Jorge Posada and Jason Varitek are subject to many different evaluative angles. For one, their individual battles for positional supremacy were always framed within the larger scope of one of baseball's most heated and enduring rivalries.
Verlander earns award for Super Bowl pick
While the Giants were celebrating Sunday night with their second Super Bowl win over the Patriots in five years, Justin Verlander was celebrating on Twitter over his prognostication that the Giants would win with a 21-17 final score, calling him a proud winner.
Ramirez, Viciedo grasp Cespedes' situation
Alexei Ramirez and Dayan Viciedo can relate to what Yoenis Cespedes is going through. While neither fostered the same hype as Cespedes surrounding their defections from Cuba, they still drew quite a bit of interest upon entering free agency.
Mariners add veterans Kuo, Camp to bullpen
Looking to further bolster their bullpen, the Mariners signed veteran free-agent relievers Shawn Camp and Hong-Chih Kuo to non-guaranteed one-year Major League contracts on Monday.
O's swap Guthrie to Rox for Hammel, Lindstrom
On the day they were scheduled to go to arbitration with their ace, the Orioles instead pulled off a trade, sending veteran right-hander Jeremy Guthrie to the Rockies on Monday in exchange for pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom.
Cora joins Cards on Minor League deal
The Cardinals official signed veteran infielder Alex Cora to a Minor League deal on Monday.
Orioles have had discussions with Ramirez
The Orioles have had "exploratory talks" with free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez's agent, executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said on Monday.
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