Topic: North Carolina

Tigers' Alburquerque faces long recovery

(Reuters) - Promising Detroit Tigers pitcher Al Alburquerque has undergone elbow surgery that will sideline him until at least mid-season next year, the American League team said on Friday.Alburquerque, 25, had a stress fracture repaired in his throwing elbow and will not ...

Rangers' Hamilton has successful sports hernia surgery

(Reuters) - Texas Rangers All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton has undergone successful surgery for a sports hernia and is expected to be fully recovered in time for spring training in February, the team said on Friday.Hamilton, the 2010 American League most valuable player, ...

Phillies' Howard could miss start of 2012 season

(Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard could miss the start of the 2012 Major League Baseball season after undergoing surgery on his left Achilles tendon on Wednesday, the team said."It's going to be five to six months from the surgery ...

Broken finger sends Marlins' Infante to disabled list

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Florida Marlins have placed second baseman Omar Infante on the 15-day disabled list with a broken finger, the Major League Baseball team said on Friday.Infante, 29, fractured his right middle finger while fielding a ball against the St. ...

Blue Jays trade outfielder Rivera to Dodgers

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays traded outfielder Juan Rivera to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the Major League Baseball team said on Tuesday.Rivera, 33, appeared in 70 games for ...

Rangers sign Cuban defector to $15 million deal

DALLAS (Reuters) - Cuban defector Leonys Martin, a speedy outfielder, has signed a five-year contract with the Texas Rangers, the Major League Baseball team said on Wednesday.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but local media reported the contract is worth ...

Rays sign starting pitcher Davis to seven-year deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Rays have signed starting pitcher Wade Davis to a seven-year contract that could be worth $35.1 million to the right-hander, the team said on Thursday.The first four years of the contract are guaranteed with the ...

Fuentes accepts two-year deal with Athletics

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics continued to revamp their bullpen by agreeing Wednesday to a two-year contract with free agent reliever Brian Fuentes.The deal includes a club option for 2013, the team said in news release. No financial terms were ...

Tigers keep Galarraga with one-year deal

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga, who missed a perfect game last season because of an umpire's blown call, has agreed to a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration, the team said Tuesday.The Tigers did not release financial terms but Major ...

Harden returns to Athletics with one-year deal

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Pitcher Rich Harden has returned to the Oakland Athletics after signing a one-year contract, Major League Baseball's official website said on Tuesday.The deal is worth $1.5 million plus incentives, the website (www.mlb.com) reported.Harden, 29, pitched for Oakland from ...
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