The Diamondbacks send Troy Glaus and highly touted infield prospect Sergio Santos to the Blue Jays in exchange for Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson and starter Miguel Batista. Toronto’s active off-season, in which the team has also signed starter A.J. Burnett, closer B.J. Ryan, and first baseman Lyle Overbay, convinced the third baseman to waive his limited no-trade clause.

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The Diamondbacks send Troy Glaus and highly touted infield prospect Sergio Santos to the Blue Jays in exchange for Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson and starter Miguel Batista. Toronto’s active off-season, in which the team has also signed starter A.J. Burnett, closer B.J. Ryan, and first baseman Lyle Overbay, convinced the third baseman to waive his limited no-trade clause.

Free agent OF Jeromy Burnitz and the Orioles agree on a two-year contract

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Free agent OF Jeromy Burnitz and the Orioles agree on a two-year contract; IF Miguel Cairo and the Yankees reach an agreement on a $1 million, one-year contract, and relief pitcher Chad Bradford agrees to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Mets.

Outfielder Hideki Matsui has decided not to play for Japan at next year’s World Baseball Classic so he can concentrate his efforts on winning a World Series with the New York Yankees.

Outfielder Hideki Matsui has decided not to play for Japan at next year’s World Baseball Classic so he can concentrate his efforts on winning a World Series with the New York Yankees.

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Outfielder Hideki Matsui has decided not to play for Japan at next year’s World Baseball Classic so he can concentrate his efforts on winning a World Series with the New York Yankees.