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Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.
Modified: 11/07/09 12:28:10 PM

Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

The Minnesota Twins exercised the 2011 option on the contract of outfielder Michael Cuddyer.
Modified: 11/07/09 12:18:34 PM

Report: Lincecum reaches plea, expected to only pay fines

Giants star pitcher and reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum has reportedly reached a plea agreement stemming from a drug possession charge that occurred on October 30.
Modified: 11/07/09 03:38:08 AM

Report: Lincecum has agreement on pot charge

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.
Modified: 11/07/09 05:43:10 AM

Guerrero, Figgins among those to file for free agency

Outfielder Vladimir Guerrero and third baseman Chone Figgins of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were two of the 39 players that filed for free agency on Friday.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:48:16 PM

Manny exercises option, will remain in LA in 2010

Outfielder Manny Ramirez notified the Dodgers on Friday that he's exercising the $20 million option and will return to Los Angeles next season.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:48:16 PM

Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.
Modified: 11/07/09 05:43:10 AM

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Yanks' Damon wants to return; will explore options

Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.
Modified: 11/07/09 05:43:10 AM