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Vizquel agrees to $1,375,000 deal with White Sox

AP - 56 minutes ago

CHICAGO - Omar Vizquel is joining a team with a long history of Venezuelan shortstops, and that was part of the attraction in coming to the Chicago White Sox.

  • FILE - This is an Aug. 13, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hitting a three-run homer against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.(AP Photo/Hannah Foslien, File)
    Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP AP - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago

    NEW YORK - Joe Mauer sat behind a table on a podium in a conference room at the Metrodome when Justin Morneau shouted out the last question of the day. "Are you finally going to buy dinner now?" Morneau said to his teammate from the audience, one MVP to another.

  • Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery AP - Fri Nov 20, 7:48 PM ET

    WASHINGTON - The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

  • Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229 AP - Fri Nov 20, 6:37 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.

  • St. Louis Cardinals announce season ticket pricing AP - Fri Nov 20, 5:32 PM ET

    ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.

  • FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2009, file photo, Chicago Cubs reliever John Grabow reacts during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from the Chicago Cubs. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
    Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs AP - Fri Nov 20, 3:30 PM ET

    CHICAGO - Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

  • FILE - This is a June 29, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum throwing during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
    New-age stats shed light on old Cy Young votes AP - Fri Nov 20, 2:35 PM ET

    For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games.

  • This is a July 17, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum throws in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a baseball game in Pittsburgh. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
    Giants ace Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young AP - Fri Nov 20, 3:17 AM ET

    SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.

  • FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2009, file photo, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aaron Heilman works against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Denver. The Cubs traded Heilman on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, to the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor league prospects. Chicago gets 24-year-old left-hander Scott Maine and 23-year-old infielder Ryne White. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
    Diamondbacks acquire RHP Aaron Heilman from Cubs AP - Fri Nov 20, 2:01 AM ET

    PHOENIX - Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.

  • Rays add 3 to 40-man roster; activate Pena from DL AP - Thu Nov 19, 7:22 PM ET

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster.

  • Alomar hoping for election to Hall of Fame AP - Thu Nov 19, 6:41 PM ET

    TAMPA, Fla. - Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame.

  • National League starting pitcher Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants throws a pitch in the first inning against the American League All Stars during Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis in this July 14, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/John Gress
    Lincecum wins NL Cy Young second year in a row Reuters - Thu Nov 19, 5:31 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants claimed the National League Cy Young Award for the second successive year Thursday, winning in a close vote over Cardinals starters Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright.

  • Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig talks to the media after the annual baseball owners meeting, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
    Selig: Some clubs lost money AP - Thu Nov 19, 3:43 PM ET

    CHICAGO - Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.

  • New York Yankees fans celebrate as batter Hideki Matsui runs the bases on his two run home run in the second inning off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Pedro Martinez in Game 6 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York in this November 4, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn
    Baseball still faces tough economy: commissioner Reuters - Thu Nov 19, 3:11 PM ET

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Major League Baseball still faces an uncertain U.S. economy that led to lower attendance and financial losses at some clubs this year, the commissioner of the U.S. sports league said on Thursday.

  • Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day AP - Thu Nov 19, 1:54 PM ET

    NEW YORK - The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

  • Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers AP - Thu Nov 19, 10:10 AM ET

    DALLAS - Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.

  • FILE - This is an Oct. 7, 2009, file photo showing Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy greeting his players during introductions prior to the start of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies, in Philadelphia. Tracy won the NL Manager of the Year award, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia was selected for the AL honor.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
    Tracy wins NL manager award, gets 3-year contract AP - Thu Nov 19, 6:34 AM ET

    DENVER - The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract.

  • FILE - This is an Aug. 13, 2009, file photo showing Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy flashing signals to coaches as the Rockies play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver. Tracy won the NL Manager of the Year award, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia was selected for the AL honor (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
    Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards AP - Thu Nov 19, 3:05 AM ET

    NEW YORK - Jim Tracy was out of baseball when Clint Hurdle called last October to talk to him about joining Hurdle's staff in Colorado. Tracy was focused on his duties as bench coach for the Rockies when he came to spring training.

  • FILE - In this March 3, 2009 photo, USA manager Davey Johnson watches warm up before a exhibition spring baseball game against the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla. Johnson has joined the front office of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009. The 66-year-old Johnson will work as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser AP - Wed Nov 18, 8:11 PM ET

    WASHINGTON - After years of working with national teams, Davey Johnson is returning to the Nationals. The longtime major league manager joined the front office of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The 66-year-old Johnson will work as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo.

  • Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball AP - Wed Nov 18, 6:10 AM ET

    TOKYO - Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.

  • FILE - This is an Aug. 19, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivering a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning during, a baseball game in Chicago. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.(AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
    Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award AP - Wed Nov 18, 3:12 AM ET

    NEW YORK - Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly.

  • Sandy Alomar Jr. hired by Indians AP - Tue Nov 17, 7:45 PM ET

    CLEVELAND - Sandy Alomar Jr.'s baseball career has brought him back home.

  • Former New York Mets' Wally Backman smiles during a news conference after his introduction as the new manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball team, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
    Wally Backman starts over with Brooklyn farm team AP - Tue Nov 17, 7:13 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors. The former Mets second baseman, fired after four days with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League.

  • Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey smiles during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    A's see Bailey's award as a positive sign AP - Tue Nov 17, 3:48 PM ET

    OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane sees Andrew Bailey's rookie of the year award as reinforcement that a youth movement is the way to go.

  • Yankees decline $1.25 million option on Mitre AP - Tue Nov 17, 2:29 PM ET

    NEW YORK - The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.

  • Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season AP - Tue Nov 17, 12:30 PM ET

    BOSTON - The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.

  • FILE - In this July 12, 2009 photo, Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning of a baseball game, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Bailey, an All-Star in his first major league season, was selected first on 13 of 28 ballots and finished with 88 points. Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus was the runner-up with 65 points, one more than Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
    A's Bailey and Marlins' Coghlan win Rookie awards AP - Tue Nov 17, 3:25 AM ET

    NEW YORK - Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a handsfree cell phone, when another call came in.

  • Indians hire Tim Tolman as bench coach AP - Mon Nov 16, 5:52 PM ET

    CLEVELAND - New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete.

  • Wilson & Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal AP - Fri Nov 13, 8:30 PM ET

    SEATTLE - After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay.

  • Aroldis Chapman is seen during an interview by the Associated Press in New York, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Chapman defected from Cuba in July 2009 during a tournament in the Netherlands. Separated from his parents, sisters, girlfriend and infant daughter, the 21-year-old left-hander with a 100 mph fastball embarked for a career in the major leaguers. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
    AP Interview: Cuban pitcher defects without drama AP - Fri Nov 13, 2:59 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.

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