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The Kansas City Royals have signed right-handed pitcher Sidney Ponson to a minor league contact for the 2009 season.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Royals Sign Ponson To Minor League Deal
Phils' Hamels Returns To Camp With Inflamed Elbow
Phillies LHP Cole Hamels will return to the team's spring training camp Tuesday night after an examination revealed inflammation of his left elbow.
WBC Makes Francona Nervous
Red Sox manager Terry Francona is anxiously awaiting the end of the World Baseball Classic as he watches a number of his players compete.
Yanks Reach Decision, Joba Will Start
Many have debated whether Joba Chamberlain belongs in the bullpen or the starting rotation, but the Yankees have already made their decision.
Pirates Send No. 2 Pick Alvarez To Class A
The Pirates assigned Pedro Alvarez, the second overall pick, to high-Class A Lynchburg on Monday.
Jeter Understands Fear Of WBC Injuries
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter understands why teams are fearful of their players taking part in the World Baseball Classic, but doesn't sympathize.
David Wright Takes Knee To Head
Major League executives are seeing their worst fears come true as a host of players have suffered injuries in this month's World Baseball Classic.
Manny To Miss At Least One Week
The Dodgers are taking a cautious approach with Manny Ramirez's tweaked hamstring, and he will be held out of action for at least this week.
Nats Have High Expectations For Milledge, Dukes
The Nationals see a lot of promise in outfielders Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes despite their checked pasts.
Some Sox Defend Ramirez's Time In Boston
Jonathan Papelbon called Manny Ramirez a "cancer" recently, but not all of his former teammates feel that way.
Selig Won't Allow A's To Move To San Jose?
Bud Selig met with the Giants on Sunday, and the commissioner affirmed his stance that he will not allow the A's to breach the Giants' territorial rights in San Jose.
Padres To Trade Giles At Midseason?
Unless the Padres make a surprising playoff run, they are expected to trade outfielder Brian Giles in order to lower their payroll.
Ponson Still Hoping To Sign With New Team
Sidney Ponson, who is playing for the Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic, is still hoping to sign on with a Major League team for this season.
Two More Team USA Players Suffer Injuries
Outfielder Ryan Braun and reliever Matt Lindstrom are the latest players from Team USA to suffer injuries at the World Baseball Classic.
Source: I-Rod, Astros Agree To One-Year Deal
Veteran C Ivan Rodriguez on Monday agreed to a 1-year, $1.5M contract with the Houston Astros.
Phils' Hamels To Have Ailing Elbow Checked
Cole Hamels will fly to Philadelphia on Tuesday for an exam of his pitching elbow, after suffering persistent discomfort.
Bay, Sox Postpone Extension Negotiations
The Red Sox and outfielder Jason Bay have agreed to postpone negotiations on a contract extension.
Berkman Isn't Worried About Spring Records
Astros first baseman Lance Berkman isn't worried about the team's win-loss record this spring, which happens to be 1-14-2, because it has no bearing on reaching the World Series.
Tigers' Zumaya Doubtful For Opening Day
Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day because of a neck cramp that could keep him from throwing until later this week.
Team USA Beats Netherlands, Avoids Elimination
Team USA defeated the Netherlands on Sunday night 9-3 to avoid elimination in the World Baseball Classic.
Boston's Lugo Set For Knee Surgery
Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo will miss three-to-four weeks of action after having an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.
Chipper To Miss WBC With Strained Side Muscle
Chipper Jones will miss the rest of the WBC because of a strain in his right side.
Off Crutches, A-Rod Set To Begin Rehab
Alex Rodriguez was set to ditch his crutches on Saturday, less than a week after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Orioles' Roberts To Fill In For Injured Pedroia
Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts has joined Team USA to help fill the void left behind by Dustin Pedroia, who left the team with an injured abdominal this weekend.
Houston's Capellan Continues Scoreless Streak
Jose Capellan was a long shot just to make the Astros when spring training started, but after an impressive scoreless streak he could find himself in the team's starting rotation.
Venezuela's Chavez Defends Ordonez
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez defended Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez on Sunday, slamming baseball fans who booed the major leaguer at the World Baseball Classic.
Pedroia To Boston Fans: 'Calm Down'
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has a message for fans worried about his recent abdominal strain -- calm down.
Manny Tweaks Hamstring, Leaves Game
Manny Ramirez aggravated his sore left hamstring on Sunday while playing in the outfield for the first time this spring.
Padres Sign Duaner Sanchez To Minor League Deal
The Padres on Sunday agreed to a minor league contract with relief pitcher Duaner Sanchez, five days after he was released by the Mets.
Lester Signs Long-Term Deal With Boston
Jon Lester and the Red Sox on Sunday agreed to a new five-year contract, with a club option for 2014.
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