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American LeagueYankees | Joba Chamberlain throwing New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (elbow) is currently throwing off a half mound as part of his rehab program after undergoing elbow surgery. He threw at the team's minor league complex Friday, Feb. 3, off a five-inch mound. Angels | Greg Smith signs The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent SP Greg Smith (Red Sox) to a minor league deal Friday, Feb. 3. He didn't receive an invitation to spring training. Rangers | Josh Hamilton contract talks on hold Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said contract talks with OF Josh Hamilton are on hold for now following his alcohol relapse earlier this week. Rangers | Will wait to decide course of action with Josh Hamilton The Texas Rangers will wait for Major League Baseball's evaluation of OF Josh Hamilton before they decide on whether he will be punished after relapsing on alcohol earlier this week. Rays | Jeff Niemann loses arbitration case Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann lost his arbitration case against the team Friday, Feb. 3. He will make $2.75 million this year instead of the $3.2 million he was asking for. Rangers | Josh Hamilton to meet with doctors Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton said he will fly to New York to meet with Major League Baseball doctors after relapsing from alcohol earlier this week. Rangers | Josh Hamilton admits to relapse Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton admitted to ordering several alcoholic beverages at a Dallas-area bar Monday, Jan. 30. 2B Ian Kinsler took Hamilton home after dinner, but Hamilton went back out following that and had several more drinks. He said that he did not use drugs of any kind but admitted that his actions were wrong. Yankees | Joe Girardi covets a left-handed stick New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi would like the team to add another left-handed bat preferably to fill in the designated hitter spot. "I think it's important to our club that you add that other bat," Girardi said. "The American League is tough." Free-agent OFs Johnny Damon (Rays), Raul Ibanez (Phillies) and Hideki Matsui (Athletics) have all been discussed. Rays | Jose Lobaton throwing Tampa Bay Rays C Jose Lobaton's (shoulder) shoulder is feeling good, and he is currently throwing at 120 feet. He expects to fully participate in spring training. Rangers | More details on Josh Hamilton Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton's relapse in a Dallas-area bar Monday, Jan. 30, strictly involved alcohol and not drugs, according to a source. 2B Ian Kinsler reportedly was present and appeared to be there to convince Hamilton to go home. Hamilton will address the media Friday, Feb. 3, and plans to issue a written statement. Indians | Casey Kotchman official The Cleveland Indians finalized their one-year, $3 million deal with 1B Casey Kotchman Friday, Feb. 3. Indians | Negotiating with Asdrubal Cabrera The Cleveland Indians are negotiating a multi-year deal with SS Asdrubal Cabrera to avoid arbitration. Indians | Matt LaPorta could be ticketed for AAA Cleveland Indians 1B Matt LaPorta will have a chance to win a job in spring training, but if he doesn't win a starting spot, he's likely headed to Triple-A Columbus. Orioles | Rick VandenHurk released The Baltimore Orioles placed SP Rick VandenHurk on release waivers. Yankees | Woman extorts GM A woman stalked extorted New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman for $6,000 after he had an "inappropriate relationship" with her. Louise Neathway, 36, was arraigned on grand larceny, stalking and harassment charges. After he told her last April that he didn't want to talk to her anymore and even changed his contact information to avoid her, she asked him to pay for a $15,000-plus medical procedure and threatened to contact the press and his family with claims that would hurt his personal relationships and professional standing, according to a court complaint. In response, he put $6,000 into two of her bank accounts Jan. 18 and tried again to extricate himself, but she instead demanded more money for operations, the complaint said. Rangers | Not commenting on Josh Hamilton’s situation Updating a previous report, the Texas Rangers said they are aware OF Josh Hamilton was spotted at a Dallas bar drinking alcohol but will not be making any further comment at this time. Rangers | Josh Hamilton has alcohol relapse Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton reportedly relapsed from his recovering alcohol and drug addictions Tuesday, Jan. 31, when he apparently had a drink in a bar, according to an individual familiar with the situation. As part of his recovery, Hamilton is tested for drug use three times a week. Indians | Casey Kotchman's incentives Cleveland Indians 1B Casey Kotchman will make $3 million in 2012 and can earn an extra $1.75 million in performance bonuses. He is expected to compete for the starting first base job with 1B Matt LaPorta and INF Russ Canzler. Rangers | Still trying to move Koji Uehara The Texas Rangers are still attempting to trade RP Koji Uehara and his $4 million salary, but not with the intentions of clearing space for free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). The team wants another left-handed reliever and is open to re-signing RP Mike Gonzalez. Red Sox | Josh Beckett clears air with Bobby Valentine Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett said he talked with new manager Bobby Valentine recently to clear the air on some comments that Valentine had made as an ESPN analyst. Valentine had been critical of Beckett's in-game pace last August, which upset Beckett. "I don't think we really got specific with anything. Bobby came to my house and we had a great talk," Beckett said. "He seems like he's really excited about this." Athletics | Michael Taylor in better shape Oakland Athletics OF Michael Taylor, who will battle for a reserve outfield role in spring training, embarked on a new conditioning program in the offseason that has left him more mobile and flexible, which has also given him more strength at the plate. Taylor thinks his swing is now more fluid, and he's focused on driving the ball to center and right-center field instead of trying to pull the ball. Indians | Casey Kotchman to start at 1B Cleveland Indians 1B Casey Kotchman is expected to start at first base this season. 1B Matt LaPorta will likely start the year with Triple-A Columbus, and OF Shelley Duncan could serve as the backup since he's out of minor league options. C Carlos Santana also figures to see starts at first base. Royals | Brandon Sisk invited to ST The Kansas City Royals are inviting P Brandon Sisk to their spring training camp this year. Indians | Projected lineup The Cleveland Indians' projected lineup for this season will feature OF Grady Sizemore leading off, followed by SS Asdrubal Cabrera, OF Shin-Soo Choo, C Carlos Santana, 1B Casey Kotchman, DH Travis Hafner, OF Michael Brantley, 2B Jason Kipnis and 3B Lonnie Chisenhall. Indians | Casey Kotchman contract details Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with free-agent 1B Casey Kotchman (Rays) on a one-year deal worth $3 million plus incentives. Indians | Casey Kotchman agrees to terms The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with free-agent 1B Casey Kotchman (Rays). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Twins | Scott Diamond throws year round Minnesota Twins SP Scott Diamond resumed throwing shortly after Thanksgiving, and he plans to report early to the team's spring training complex this month. "I shut it down for a little bit," Diamond said. "But I'm one of those guys who feels like the longer I shut it down, the rustier I get. So I only took about two weeks off from throwing and was playing catch three to four days a week. It was nothing big - just keeping the changeup and curveball where (they) need to be." He is hoping to win a spot in the bullpen out of spring training. Red Sox | Kevin Youkilis to arrive early Boston Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis plans to arrive to spring training early this year. Red Sox | John Maine expected to pitch out of bullpen Boston Red Sox SP John Maine is coming to spring training with the expectation that he will be used out of the bullpen this year. Rays | Jeff Niemann heads to arbitration Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann and the team went to an arbitration case Thursday, Feb. 2, with Niemann asking for $3.2 million and the team countering with $2.75 million. A decision is expected Friday, Feb. 3. | Latest Baseball Releases
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