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Orioles Claim Guthrie Off Waivers From Indians

The Orioles claimed pitcher Jeremy Guthrie off waivers from the Indians on Monday and added the right-hander to their 40-man roster.

The 27-year-old Guthrie had a 6.98 ERA in nine games with Cleveland last year. He spent most of the season at Triple-A Buffalo, where he went 9-5 with a 3.14 ERA.

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Tribe To Talk Extension With Westbrook

General Manager Mark Shapiro says he will talk to Jake Westbrook in spring training about an extension.

"I hope we're able to sit down this spring and get something worked out," Westbrook said.

Michael Maas represents Westbrook. Maas works with Ron Shapiro, Mark's father, but the Shapiros won't be the point men in negotiations. Chris Antonetti, Indians assistant general manager, and Maas will handle the bulk of the negotiations to avoid a conflict of interest.

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Indians Finalize Two-Year Deal With Michaels

Jason Michaels' first season in Cleveland's outfield didn't go the way he had hoped. He's getting two more to make up for it.

Michaels, who struggled as the Indians' regular in left last season, finalized a $4.25 million, two-year contract on Monday, a deal that includes a $100,000 signing bonus and $2.6 million club option for 2009.

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