Mark Buehrle joined Heath Bell and Jose Reyes in baseball’s Miami migration as the Marlins got tired of waiting for Albert Pujols and pulled their offer. Dominating the market under art dealer-owner Jeffrey Loria, the Marlins increased their spending spree to $191 million in less than a week, agreeing Wednesday to a $58 million, four-year contract with Buehrle just hours after completing a…

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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

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Looking to rebuild his career, former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to ESPN.com. The 27-year-old made just 14 appearances for the Dodgers last season — posting a 5.68 ERA in 12 2/3 innings — before…

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Jonathan Broxton will have to get used to a new role. After agreeing to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals for a base salary of $4 million and a potential to earn another $1 million in performance bonuses, Broxton will become a setup man in front of closer Joakim…

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Bobby Valentine’s arrival in Boston has upset some Red Sox players, according to an ESPN.com report. That could be a good thing, right? Valentine comes with a reputation as a disciplined, no-nonsense manager who demanded public accountability during his stints with the New York…

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Major League Baseball players have ratified a five-year collective bargaining agreement that runs through the 2016 season and ensures 21 consecutive years of labor peace. Players said Thursday they approved the deal this week during their annual executive board meeting. The deal, signed last week, starts blood testing for human growth hormone and institutes restraints on signing bonuses for amateur…

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Just because the Texas Rangers have made it to the World Series for two years in a row doesn’t mean the team…

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Outfielder David DeJesus agreed to a two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, the team announced. Though terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, SI.com reported that $10 million is guaranteed. There is a club option for 2014.

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Right-handed reliever Jonathan Broxton has been added to the Kansas City Royals’ roster after passing a physical, and infielder Jeff Bianchi has been designated for assignment. Broxton signed a deal that guarantees the former Los Angeles Dodgers closer $4 million to pitch for Kansas City next season.

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The last time she checked, Chantel Kendall said, Major League Baseball players had an “85 percent” divorce rate. Her own bitter divorce to Jason Kendall — a major league catcher for 16 seasons, most recently with the Kansas City Royals — was … Continue reading →

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