University News

8:54 PM EST
2/9/2012 Rangers re-sign slugger Nelson CruzThe Texas Rangers retained the services of outfielder Nelson Cruz, signing the power hitter to a lucrative two-year deal. Cruz is coming off a stellar postseason for the AL champs, hitting 8 homers with 16 RBI in 17 games.

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5:42 PM EST
2/9/2012 Indians greatly expand fan appreciation calendarThe Cleveland Indians organization recently announced an expanded array of fan appreciation and promotional games for the 2012 season. Progressive Field will host a heightened number of Dollar Dog Nights, Student ID nights, take your dog to the park days and concerts.

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9:30 PM EST
2/7/2012 Reports: Cuban pitcher Cespedes to meet with Marlins WednesdayCuban baseball phenom Yoenis Cespedes is expected to meet the Miami Marlins Wednesday after finally receiving a travel visa. The Tigers, Orioles, Cubs, and White Sox are also said to be interested in Cespedes.

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10:38 AM EST
2/7/2012 Mariners sign reliever Hong-Chih Kuo to one-year contractThe Seattle Mariners signed reliever Hong-Chih Kuo to one-year contract Monday, hoping he can regain the form he had during an outstanding 2010 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He posted a 1.20 ERA that season but fell apart in 2011, seeing his ERA balloon to 9.00.

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12:33 PM EST
2/4/2012 Despite dreaded haircut, Reyes excited about MarlinsJose Reyes sat in a barber’s chair during a live show on the MLB Network to undergo the necessary, cuts of three years worth of locks in order to play for his new team, the Miami Marlins. The Marlins have a policy against long hair, so the shortstop complied on Friday night.

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8:27 AM EST
2/4/2012 Tribe bolster lineup with first baseman Casey KotchmanIn an effort to add a solid bat to their lineup, the Cleveland Indians brought in free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman via a one-year pact. The $3 million contract was finalized Friday, a day after reaching an agreement with the former Tampa Bay Rays first baseman.

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12:21 PM EST
2/3/2012 Report: Rangers outfielder Hamilton has alcohol relapseAccording to a report, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, was drinking alcohol in a Dallas-area bar Monday night.

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9:16 PM EST
2/2/2012 Nationals sign hurler Edwin Jackson to one-year contractThe Washington Nationals signed free-agent hurler Edwin Jackson to a one-year deal, multiple sources reported Tuesday. Jackson was 12-9 with a 3.79 ERA and 148 strikeouts last season.

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11:05 AM EST
2/2/2012 Indians acquire first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa BayThe Cleveland Indians acquired first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay in exchange for cash considerations Tuesday.

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1:49 PM EST
1/31/2012 Indians appear headed toward arbitration with shortstop Asdrubal CabreraIt looks like the Cleveland Indians are about to do something that they have managed to avoid for a long time. For the first time since 1991 the Indians cold be headed to arbitration with a pair of players.

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