Personal Troubles
Rangers outfielder Hamilton admits to having relapse
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, a recovering drug addict, admitted Friday he had a relapse and had "three or four" drinks earlier this week at a Dallas-area bar. Hamilton called it a "weak moment" and said he'll take specific steps to make sure doesn't happen again. Full Story.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Set In Stone
The Cleveland Indians have added first baseman Casey Kotchman to their ever-changing roster. Cleveland finalized its US$3-million, one-year deal with Kotchman on Friday, a day after reaching the agreement. Full Story.
In The Fold
Right-hander Matt Garza agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, avoiding arbitration. Garza was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay last January and went 10-10 with a 3.32 ERA in his first season with the Cubs. Full Story.
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Fielder signs with Tigers. More...
Yankees deal Montero for Pineda. More...
Boston brings in Andrew Bailey. More...
Reds pay big price for Latos. More...
Angels land Pujols, Wilson. More...
Calendar
- Nov. 23
Last day for teams to offer salary arbitration to free agents in order to preserve their right to draft-pick compensation
- Dec. 5-8
Winter Meetings, Dallas
- Dec. 7
Last day for free agents to accept salary-arbitration offers
- Jan. 5-15
Salary arbitration filing period
- Feb. 1-21
Salary arbitration hearings
- Feb. 13
Voluntary Spring Training reporting date for pitchers and catchers
- Feb. 18
Voluntary Spring Training reporting date for non-pitchers and catchers
- Mar. 28-29
MLB Opening Games, Seattle vs. Oakland at Tokyo
- Apr. 4
Opening Night, Cardinals at Marlins
- Apr. 5
Opening Day, Blue Jays at Indians
