Mom of former major leaguer Zambrano kidnapped

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Phillies decline option on Feliz

The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.
Phillies decline 2010 option on 3B Feliz

The Philadelphia Phillies declined the 2010 team option on third baseman Pedro Feliz, making him a free agent.
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Phillies' Ibanez, Lidge, Eyre to have surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez, closer Brad Lidge and reliever Scott Eyre are due to have surgery this upcoming week, the team announced Saturday.
Putz, Pavano file for free agency

Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.
Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.
Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

The Minnesota Twins exercised the 2011 option on the contract of outfielder Michael Cuddyer.
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.
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.
Pavano, Putz 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.
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.
Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.
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.
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Angels GM Reagins gets contract extension

Los Angeles Angels general manager Tony Reagins has agreed to a long-term contract extension.
Angels extend GM Reagins

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have given general manager Tony Reagins a contract extension, the club announced on Friday.
Brewers decline option on RHP David Weathers

The Milwaukee Brewers have declined a club option on right-handed reliever David Weathers for next season.
Mets decline 2010 option on reliever J.J. Putz

The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.
Tigers reinstate Zumaya, Larish from DL among several moves

The Detroit Tigers reinstated right-handed pitcher Joel Zumaya and infielder Jeff Larish from the 60-day disabled list, among several roster moves announced by the club on Friday.
Braves sign P Proctor

The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms Friday on a one-year minor league contract with pitcher Scott Proctor.
Twins swap Gomez for Brewers' Hardy

The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.
Brewers part ways with P Weathers

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday they will not pick up the 2010 club option on right-handed reliever David Weathers.
Top pick Strasburg (neck) scratched from start

The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a strained neck muscle and is being scratched from his scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game.
Phillies pick up option on Lee

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up the 2010 team option for reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee, keeping the ace lefty around next season for $9 million.