Ron Santo, who played more games at third base than anyone in Chicago Cubs history, dies at age 70, a victim of bladder cancer. Also beloved as a broadcaster, Santo led a lifetime battle against diabetes that forced to have both of his legs amputated in recent years, but always maintained a positive attitude. He was a leading candidate for election to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee; he fell short of the honor during his lifetime but will gain election barely a year from today.

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Ron Santo, who played more games at third base than anyone in Chicago Cubs history, dies at age 70, a victim of bladder cancer. Also beloved as a broadcaster, Santo led a lifetime battle against diabetes that forced to have both of his legs amputated in recent years, but always maintained a positive attitude. He was a leading candidate for election to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee; he fell short of the honor during his lifetime but will gain election barely a year from today.

The Giants sign LF Pat Burrell to a one-year contract. Burrell’s career was revived with the Giants over the second half of last year after a disastrous year-and-a-half as Tampa Bay’s designated hitter.

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The Giants sign LF Pat Burrell to a one-year contract. Burrell’s career was revived with the Giants over the second half of last year after a disastrous year-and-a-half as Tampa Bay’s designated hitter.

The Pirates sign P Fernando Nieve, IF Andy Marte and C Dusty Brown to minor league contracts. All three also receive invitations to spring training.

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The Pirates sign P Fernando Nieve, IF Andy Marte and C Dusty Brown to minor league contracts. All three also receive invitations to spring training.