The Seattle Mariners avoid arbitration with pitcher Freddy Garcia, who led the American League with a 3.05 ERA while posting a 18-6 record, by signing him to a one-year, $3.8-million deal.

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The Seattle Mariners avoid arbitration with pitcher Freddy Garcia, who led the American League with a 3.05 ERA while posting a 18-6 record, by signing him to a one-year, $3.8-million deal.

Randomly selected from the crowd, Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Randy Winn sinks a half court-shot at an NBA Los Angeles Clippers’ game to win a Mitsubishi Lancer. Winn played some college hoops at Santa Clara University.

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Randomly selected from the crowd, Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Randy Winn sinks a half court-shot at an NBA Los Angeles Clippers’ game to win a Mitsubishi Lancer. Winn played some college hoops at Santa Clara University.

Pitcher Kerry Wood, who had a 12-6 mark with a 3.36 ERA and struck out 217 batters in 174.1 innings, avoids arbitration, agreeing a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs believed to be worth between $3.5 and 4 million.

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Pitcher Kerry Wood, who had a 12-6 mark with a 3.36 ERA and struck out 217 batters in 174.1 innings, avoids arbitration, agreeing a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs believed to be worth between $3.5 and 4 million.

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Scott Rolen avoids arbitration, signing the largest contract in team history, a $8.6 million, one-year deal.

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Scott Rolen avoids arbitration, signing the largest contract in team history, a $8.6 million, one-year deal.

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Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Scott Rolen avoids arbitration, signing the largest contract in team history, a $8.6 million, one-year deal.