According to a report on ESPN.com, the Phillies have agreed to a three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez, pending a physical. The deal is believed to be worth $30 million over three years.
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The Cleveland Indians have acquired infielder Mark DeRosa from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Gaub.
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The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have found their replacement for departed free agent closer Francisco Rodriguez, agreeing to terms with Brian Fuentes on a two-year contract.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to terms with catcher Chris Snyder on a three-year contract through the 2011 season with a club option for 2012 on Tuesday. No further terms of the agreement were disclosed.
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NEW YORK - Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels called the New York Mets "choke artists" in an interview on the Mets' flagship radio station Thursday, becoming the latest star to stoke the rivalry between the National League East powers.
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The Red Sox are close to signing starting pitcher Brad Penny and catcher Josh Bard, according to a report from the Boston Globe late Sunday night.
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Shortly after the New York Yankees signed left-hander CC Sabathia to the largest contract ever handed out to a pitcher, Florida Marlins president David Samson stated that in these economic conditions they were behaving like "drunken sailors."
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Jimmy Rollins will have to carry the beacon for baseball's World Series champions in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, as Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard reportedly decided not to participate late Friday night.
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