OF Milton Bradley is in trouble with the law once again. He is arrested this morning in Los Angeles, CA on unspecified charges and released late in the day, with a court appearance set for February 8th. The Mariners state that they are treating the situation “very seriously”.

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OF Milton Bradley is in trouble with the law once again. He is arrested this morning in Los Angeles, CA on unspecified charges and released late in the day, with a court appearance set for February 8th. The Mariners state that they are treating the situation “very seriously”.

Royals’ starter Gil Meche, who signed a controversial five-year, $55 million free-agent contract prior to the 2007 season, announces his retirement from baseball due to ongoing troubles caused by a shoulder injury. With this decision, the 32 year-old right-hander forfeits the remaining $12 million on his contract, but he believes Kansas City has been fair to him and does not want to take the club’s money when he is unable to pitch effectively.

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Royals’ starter Gil Meche, who signed a controversial five-year, $55 million free-agent contract prior to the 2007 season, announces his retirement from baseball due to ongoing troubles caused by a shoulder injury. With this decision, the 32 year-old right-hander forfeits the remaining $12 million on his contract, but he believes Kansas City has been fair to him and does not want to take the club’s money when he is unable to pitch effectively.

P Gil Meche of the Royals, whose career has been derailed by numerous injuries and who is facing another shoulder surgery, announces his retirement in spite of having one season left on his contract at a salary of $12 million. The Royals had been trying to trade him for prospects earlier this off-season.

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P Gil Meche of the Royals, whose career has been derailed by numerous injuries and who is facing another shoulder surgery, announces his retirement in spite of having one season left on his contract at a salary of $12 million. The Royals had been trying to trade him for prospects earlier this off-season.

The Yankees sign Rays’ free-agent Rafael Soriano to a $35 million, three-year deal. The All-Star right-handed reliever, who led the AL in saves last year with 45, will be used by New York as a set-up man to the team’s iconic closer, 41 year-old Mariano Rivera.

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The Yankees sign Rays’ free-agent Rafael Soriano to a $35 million, three-year deal. The All-Star right-handed reliever, who led the AL in saves last year with 45, will be used by New York as a set-up man to the team’s iconic closer, 41 year-old Mariano Rivera.

With the deadline for settling cases headed for salary arbitration looming, teams strike deals with most of their unsigned players. Most notable among these is the Brewers signing 1B Prince Fielder to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, the highest single-season contract ever for an arbitration-eligible player. Josh Hamilton and Jose Bautista are the two biggest names who remain unsigned.

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With the deadline for settling cases headed for salary arbitration looming, teams strike deals with most of their unsigned players. Most notable among these is the Brewers signing 1B Prince Fielder to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, the highest single-season contract ever for an arbitration-eligible player. Josh Hamilton and Jose Bautista are the two biggest names who remain unsigned.

The Blue Jays sign reliever Jon Rauch to a one-year contract. He will compete for the vacant closer job with Octavio Dotel, who was signed earlier this off-season.

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The Blue Jays sign reliever Jon Rauch to a one-year contract. He will compete for the vacant closer job with Octavio Dotel, who was signed earlier this off-season.

The Nationals acquire P Tom Gorzelanny from the Cubs in return for three minor leaguers, OF Michael Burgess and Ps A.J. Morris and Graham Hicks.

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The Nationals acquire P Tom Gorzelanny from the Cubs in return for three minor leaguers, OF Michael Burgess and Ps A.J. Morris and Graham Hicks.

Joey Votto and the Reds agree to a three-year contract extension worth $38 million

Joey Votto and the Reds agree to a three-year contract extension worth $38 million

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Joey Votto and the Reds agree to a three-year contract extension worth $38 million. The 27 year-old first baseman, who was voted the National League’s Most Valuable Player last season, had a career year, batting .324 along with hitting 37 home runs and driving in 113 runs.

2011 – Shaken by the loss of six members of their bullpen over the off-season, the Tampa Bay Rays sign P Kyle Farnsworth to a one-year contract.

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2011 – Shaken by the loss of six members of their bullpen over the off-season, the Tampa Bay Rays sign P Kyle Farnsworth to a one-year contract.