Ron Washington is honored with the C.I. Taylor Award as the American League’s top manager by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, part of the organization’s Legacy Awards. The Rangers’ skipper led the team to a franchise-best 96 victories and their second consecutive AL pennant last season.

Ron Washington is honored with the C.I. Taylor Award as the American League’s top manager by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, part of the organization’s Legacy Awards. The Rangers’ skipper led the team to a franchise-best 96 victories and their second consecutive AL pennant last season.

With the start of spring training just around the corner, some of the remaining unsigned players find homes for the season. The Rays sign IF Jeff Keppinger; IF Ryan Theriot goes to the Giants; P John Maine goes to the Red Sox; OF Juan Pierre signs with the Phillies; IF Matt Tuiasosopo signs with the Mets; and the Astros add P Zach Duke.

With the start of spring training just around the corner, some of the remaining unsigned players find homes for the season. The Rays sign IF Jeff Keppinger; IF Ryan Theriot goes to the Giants; P John Maine goes to the Red Sox; OF Juan Pierre signs with the Phillies; IF Matt Tuiasosopo signs with the Mets; and the Astros add P Zach Duke.