Instead, San Francisco will pay Aubrey Huff a $2 million buyout.
May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Indians Sign 18-Year-Old Japanese Outfielder
Takuya Tsuchida will go to spring training with the Indians minor leaguers in March and probably open the year in extended spring.
World Series Has Record-Low Rating
The Giants combined with the Tigers to set a record low for World Series television ratings.
Dodgers Save $7M By Declining Options On Rivera, Coffey, Treanor
Among the three players Juan Rivera, who was due $4 million, gave Los Angeles the most savings and played the most prominent role.
Dodgers Open To Trading Andre Ethier
Los Angeles signed Andre Ethier to a five-year, $85 million contract extension during the 2012 season.
Athletics Exercise Option On Balfour, Pass On Drew
The A's have exercised their option on Grant Balfour for the 2013 season.
Phillies Pick Up $5M Option On Ruiz
Carlos Ruiz had the best offensive season of his career in 2012.
Anibal Sanchez Won't Rule Out Tigers, Open To Pitching Anywhere
Dave Dombrowski has made it clear Anibal Sanchez is a high priority for 2013, after a July trade with the Marlins.
Yankees Exercise Options On Cano, Granderson
Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson will both make $15 million in 2013 if they don't reach long-term deals.
Girardi Reaches Out To Rodriguez, Conversation Goes Well
Joe Girardi had a telephone conversation with Alex Rodriguez on Friday that lasted more than an hour and was initiated by the manager.
Giants Set Championship Parade For Wednesday
The parade will begin at the foot of Market Street and will continue to Civic Center Plaza.
Giants Celebrate With Tigers Championship Buckets
In the mayhem following San Francisco's World Series victory, some members of the franchise were handed silver buckets containing two champagne bottles and an incorrect logo.
Braun Might Be Penalized In MVP Voting For 2011 Failed Test
Ryan Braun may be penalized in the NL MVP voting this month for his failed drug test last year.
Orioles Won't Sign Starter To Long-Term Deal
They don't want to go past three years on a contract as they have Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman coming on the horizon.
Astros Receive Apology After Logo Leak
The Astros have received an apology from Major League Baseball after products featuring their new logo were leaked this weekend.
Infante Broke Left Hand In Game 4 Loss
Omar Infante broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series.
NL Has Three Straight Titles For First Time In 30 Years
With San Francisco's World Series victory, the National League has won the last three championships.
Romo Just Second To Strike Out Side In Final Inning
Sergio Romo struck out the side in the bottom of the 10th inning to preserve San Francisco's 4-3 win over Detroit.
Giants Led For All But Three Innings In World Series
The Giants won their second World Series in three seasons on Sunday night, sweeping the Tigers with a dominant performance.
Giants Beat Tigers 4-3, Win 2nd World Series In Three Years
The Giants defeated the Tigers 4-3 behind a Marco Scutaro RBI single in the top of the 10th inning.
Japan Mulls Tougher Rules For Major League-Bound Amateurs
Japanese officials are considering stricter rules for amateur players who bypass the country's leagues to play in Major League Baseball.
Mets Could Target Melky Cabrera
Melky Cabrera was suspended 50 games for violating baseball's anti-drug policy and wasn't reinstated by the Giants when his ban ended.
Weiss Emerging As Strong Candidate For Rockies
Walt Weiss, who has coached the last two years at Regis Jesuit High, is emerging as a strong candidate to become the next manager of the Rockies.
Rays Have Decisions To Make On Rodney, Shields, Scott
Just three days after the conclusion of the World Series, they will options to mull over on Fernando Rodney, James Shields and Luke Scott.
Rivera Could Use Retirement As Leverage In Contract Talks With Yankees
Mariano Rivera is reportedly uncertain about whether or not he'll pitch in 2013.
Fielder Showing Impatience At Plate
Prince Fielder has seen 30 pitches in 11 plate appearances in three games against the Giants.
Cabrera, Fielder Hitting .157 In World Series
The Tigers have scored just three runs in the first three games of the World Series.
Giants Won't Participate In 'Arms Race' With Dodgers
The Giants are just one win away from their second World Series in three years and the Dodgers have new high-spending ownership.
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