Astros sign Brocail

The Houston Astros signed pitcher Doug Brocail to a one-year, $2.5-million contract, plus incentives, on Tuesday. 1228256913

White Sox offer Cabrera arbitration

The Chicago White Sox have offered salary arbitration to free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera. 1228242734
Astros decline arbitration to four players

The Houston Astros have declined to offer salary arbitration to pitchers Doug Brocail and Randy Wolf, as well as infielder Mark Loretta and catcher Brad Ausmus.
Jays owner Rogers dead at 75

Toronto Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers died at his home at the age of 75. 1228253904
Mets' Perez offered arbitration

New York Mets pitcher Oliver Perez was offered salary arbitration prior to the midnight (et) deadline Monday night.
Phillies pass on arbitration for Burrell, Moyer

The Pat Burrell era in Philadelphia took one step toward its possible conclusion after the World Series champion Phillies balked at offering he and 16-game winner Jamie Moyer arbitration prior to the midnight (et) Tuesday morning deadline.
Mariners' Ibanez offered arbitration

Seattle Mariners left fielder Raul Ibanez was offered salary arbitration by the team prior to Monday night's midnight (et) deadline.
A's don't offer arbitration to Thomas

The Oakland Athletics declined to offer salary arbitration to any of their four free agents, including designated hitter Frank Thomas.
Rangers offer Bradley salary arbitration

The Texas Rangers want draft picks if Milton Bradley does not return next season, as the club offered the outfielder salary arbitration on Monday.
Red Sox offer arbitration to Varitek and Byrd

The Boston Red Sox have offered salary arbitration to free agent catcher Jason Varitek and right-handed pitcher Paul Byrd.
Rockies offer Fuentes arbitration

The Colorado Rockies offered left-handed relief pitcher Brian Fuentes salary arbitration on Monday.
Dodgers offer arbitration to Manny, Lowe and Blake

The Los Angeles Dodgers offered salary arbitration to outfielder Mann Ramirez, starting pitcher Derek Lowe and infielder Casey Blake on Monday.
Burnett offered arbitration by Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays offered salary arbitration to star right-handed hurler A.J. Burnett on Monday.
Yankees decline salary arbitration with Pettitte, others

Pitcher Andy Pettitte and right fielder Bobby Abreu were both not offered salary arbitration by the New York Yankees prior to a midnight (et) deadline on Monday.
Royals offer arbitration to Grudzielanek

The Kansas City Royals have offered arbitration to second basemen Mark Grudzielanek.
Angels offer Teixeira, K-Rod, Garland arbitration

The Angels offered salary arbitration to first baseman Mark Teixeira, closer Francisco Rodriguez, starting hurler Jon Garland and southpaw Darren Oliver on Monday.
Astros agree to deal with Hampton pending a physical

The Houston Astros have reportedly come to an agreement on a deal with free agent starting pitcher Mike Hampton pending a physical.
Brewers offer arbitration to Sabathia, Sheets

The Milwaukee Brewers have offered salary arbitration to free agent pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Ben Sheets.
Henderson among first-timers on 2009 Hall of Fame ballot

Rickey Henderson, the all-time leader in runs scored and stolen bases, headlines the list of 10 first-time candidates on the 2009 baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Report: Japanese P Tazawa and BoSox agree to contract

Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Nats P Redding has surgery on toe

Washington Nationals right-hander Tim Redding had surgery on his left foot on Friday.
Red Sox acquire RHP Littleton from Rangers

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed relief pitcher Wes Littleton from the Texas Rangers on Friday for two players to be named later or cash considerations.
Orioles hire former Reds GM Krivsky as a special assistant

The Baltimore Orioles hired Wayne Krivsky as a special assistant to the president of baseball operations on Wednesday .
Rays' Baldelli honored with 2008 Conigliaro Award

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli was named the winner of the 19th annual Tony Conigliaro Award on Tuesday.
Stottlemyre done as Mariners pitching coach

Mel Stottlemyre will not return to the Seattle Mariners as pitching coach next season.