Third baseman Adrian Beltre announces his retirement after 21 seasons in the majors. With over 3,000 hits and a reputation as one of the finest fielders ever at the position, resulting in five Gold Gloves, his next stop will likely be the Hall of Fame in five years’ time.

Third baseman Adrian Beltre announces his retirement after 21 seasons in the majors. With over 3,000 hits and a reputation as one of the finest fielders ever at the position, resulting in five Gold Gloves, his next stop will likely be the Hall of Fame in five years’ time.

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Third baseman Adrian Beltre announces his retirement after 21 seasons in the majors. With over 3,000 hits and a reputation as one of the finest fielders ever at the position, resulting in five Gold Gloves, his next stop will likely be the Hall of Fame in five years’ time.

A number of trades are announced today, none involving big-name stars however: the Rays send Ps Joel Peralta and Adam Liberatore to the Dodgers for Ps Jose Dominguez and Greg Harris; the Cardinals send P Sam Gaviglio to Seattle for IF Ty Kelly; the Royals send P Kyle Bartsch to San Diego for OF Reymond Fuentes; and Texas trades OF Dan Robertson to the Angels for future considerations.

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A number of trades are announced today, none involving big-name stars however: the Rays send Ps Joel Peralta and Adam Liberatore to the Dodgers for Ps Jose Dominguez and Greg Harris; the Cardinals send P Sam Gaviglio to Seattle for IF Ty Kelly; the Royals send P Kyle Bartsch to San Diego for OF Reymond Fuentes; and Texas trades OF Dan Robertson to the Angels for future considerations.

Hall Of Famer Ernie Banks Awarded Medal Of Freedom

Hall Of Famer Ernie Banks Awarded Medal Of Freedom

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    November 20, 2013, Chicago Cubs legend President Barack Obama awarded Ernie Banks the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, is presented to individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security and national interests of the…

The Tigers trade Prince Fielder to the Rangers for second baseman Ian Kinsler, who will fill the void created by the departure of free agent Omar Infante to Kansas City. Texas hopes their new southpaw-swinging slugger, who has blasted at least 30 home runs in six of the past seven seasons, will provide much-needed power to the team’s lineup.

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The Tigers trade Prince Fielder to the Rangers for second baseman Ian Kinsler, who will fill the void created by the departure of free agent Omar Infante to Kansas City. Texas hopes their new southpaw-swinging slugger, who has blasted at least 30 home runs in six of the past seven seasons, will provide much-needed power to the team’s lineup.

The Blue Jays rehire John Gibbons as their manager to replace John Farrell, who was released from his contract last month to become Boston’s skipper. In the 605 games he managed over parts of five seasons from 2004-08, the 50 year-old field boss compiled a 305-305 won-lost record for Toronto.

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The Blue Jays rehire John Gibbons as their manager to replace John Farrell, who was released from his contract last month to become Boston’s skipper. In the 605 games he managed over parts of five seasons from 2004-08, the 50 year-old field boss compiled a 305-305 won-lost record for Toronto.

Jeremy Guthrie and the Royals come to terms on a $25 million, three-year deal that will keep the right-hander in Kansas City through 2015. The former Eagle Scout, obtained in a midseason trade from the Rockies for southpaw starter Jonathan Sanchez, compiled a 5-3 record along with a 3.16 ERA in 14 starts with his new team.

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Jeremy Guthrie and the Royals come to terms on a $25 million, three-year deal that will keep the right-hander in Kansas City through 2015. The former Eagle Scout, obtained in a midseason trade from the Rockies for southpaw starter Jonathan Sanchez, compiled a 5-3 record along with a 3.16 ERA in 14 starts with his new team.

The Mariners part ways with Chone Figgins with one year remaining on his four-year contract, swallowing a hit of $8 million. The third baseman had been a major disappointment since signing as a free agent before the 2010 season, hitting only .227 in 304 games with Seattle over three years. The Mariners also trade OF Trayvon Robinson to Baltimore for IF Robert Andino.

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The Mariners part ways with Chone Figgins with one year remaining on his four-year contract, swallowing a hit of $8 million. The third baseman had been a major disappointment since signing as a free agent before the 2010 season, hitting only .227 in 304 games with Seattle over three years. The Mariners also trade OF Trayvon Robinson to Baltimore for IF Robert Andino.

The Rays announce the club has re-signed Joel Peralta to a $6 million, two-year deal that includes club options for 2015-17. The 36 year-old right-handed reliever, mainly in his role as setup man for Fernando Rodney, posted a 2-6 record along with a 3.63 ERA and a career-high 84 strikeouts in his 76 appearances for Tampa Bay.

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The Rays announce the club has re-signed Joel Peralta to a $6 million, two-year deal that includes club options for 2015-17. The 36 year-old right-handed reliever, mainly in his role as setup man for Fernando Rodney, posted a 2-6 record along with a 3.63 ERA and a career-high 84 strikeouts in his 76 appearances for Tampa Bay.

The Phillies acquire utility player Ty Wigginton from the Rockies for future considerations. The move gives Philly some insurance with 1B Ryan Howard recovering from a torn achilles tendon and 3B Placido Polanco also facing off-season surgery.

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The Phillies acquire utility player Ty Wigginton from the Rockies for future considerations. The move gives Philly some insurance with 1B Ryan Howard recovering from a torn achilles tendon and 3B Placido Polanco also facing off-season surgery.