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Oswalt, Cardinals reportedly close to agreement


Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this fall
NEW YORK (AP) -- Commissioner Bud Selig says he expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season.

Torre, Magic groups still alive in Dodgers bidding
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hedge fund head Steven Cohen and groups including Joe Torre and Magic Johnson have survived the first round of cuts in bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Lincecum passes physical, signs $40.5M contract
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has passed his physical and officially signed his two-year, $40.5 million contract.

Selig to decide compensation for Red Sox, Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) -- Commissioner Bud Selig will decide what compensation the Boston Red Sox will receive for Theo Epstein's move to the Chicago Cubs.

Giants add depth, reach deal with 2B-SS Theriot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Giants have reached agreement on a $1.25 million, one-year contract with utility infielder Ryan Theriot to give them depth at shortstop and second base.

Pence, Phillies avoid arbitration with $10.4M deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Right fielder Hunter Pence and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Friday to a $10.4 million, one-year contract.

Pierre agrees to minor league contract with Phils
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Outfielder Juan Pierre has agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Man who must make Cabrera move work
You have to admire the gusto of 82-year-old Tigers owner Mike Ilitch. When Ilitch wasn't happy with patchwork contingency plans about replacing Victor Martinez, he said he turned to GM Dave Dombrowski and said, "You know, I think we should go after Prince."

Joe Sheehan: Moving Cabrera to third base is a noble, but futile, experiment
It's great that everyone involved is on board with moving Miguel Cabrera to third base to make room for Prince Fielder. But that doesn't mean it's a good idea, writes Joe Sheehan.