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Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies didn't tender a contract to outfielder Willy Taveras for the 2009 season, meaning he'll be a free agent. Taveras, who turns 27 on Christmas Day, hit .251 in 133 games for the Rockies last s

San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Diego Padres pitchers Clay Hensley and Charlie Haeger were non-tendered Friday, making both players free agents. Hensley, 29, posted a 1-2 record with a 5.31 earned run average in 32 games in 2008. In

Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran reliever Arthur Rhodes to a two-year contract on Friday. The 39-year-old left-hander began the 2008 season in Seattle and posted a 2-1 record with a save and 2.86 earned

Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired left-handed reliever Scott Schoeneweis and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Friday exchange for right-handed pitcher Connor Robertson. The Mets have been resha

Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Blue Jays signed pitcher Matt Clement to a minor league contract on Friday with an invitation to spring training. Clement, 34, has not pitched in the majors since 2006 because of sho

Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox signed five free agents Friday to minor league contracts, including outfielder Paul McAnulty, who was on the opening day roster of the San Diego Padres last season. Boston also inked

Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano was non-tendered Friday, making him a free agent. Capuano missed all of 2008 after undergoing ligament replacement surgery, more commonly known as "Tommy John" surg

Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with outfielder Willie Harris on a two-year contract Friday. Harris, 30, batted .251 with a career-high 13 home runs and 43 RBI in a team- best 140 games for the

Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Chad Gaudin agreed to a one-year contract on Friday, thus avoiding arbitration. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Gaudin, 25, was acquired last seaso

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with the New York Yankees. According to Fox Sports, Burnett will join CC Sabathia in the new-look Yankees rotation once