Edmonds gets deal with Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Outfielder Jim Edmonds has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, hoping to return to the big leagues after sitting out last season.
The 39-year-old is a career .284 hitter with 382 homers and 1,176 RBI in 16 seasons with Anaheim, St. Louis, San Diego and the Chicago Cubs.
A four-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner, he hit .235 with 20 homers and 55 RBI in 111 games for the Padres and Cubs two years ago.
Walker agrees to deal with Nationals
WASHINGTON — Reliever Tyler Walker has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals pays him $650,000 if he’s in the majors and $120,000 if he’s in the minors. The 33-year-old right-hander went 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA in 32 appearances with the NL champion Philadelphia Phillies last season. He has played for four teams across seven seasons in the majors.
Phils, Contreras finalize contract
PHILADELPHIA — Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 38-year-old right-hander went a combined 6-13 with a 4.92 ERA in 28 games last year with the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies. Contreras started 23 games, but will be used mainly as a reliever in Philadelphia.
Rockies finalize deal for Giambi
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have finalized a one-year deal to bring Jason Giambi back to Denver to back up Todd Helton at first base. The Rockies also signed left-handed pitcher Jimmy Gobble and right-handed pitcher Justin Speier to minor league contracts. Giambi hit .292 with two homers and 11 RBI in 19 games for the Rockies last September. He had two game-winning hits and helped Colorado clinch the NL wild-card.
MLB players donating to Haiti relief
NEW YORK — Baseball players are pledging to donate up to $1 million to Haitian earthquake relief efforts. The Major League Baseball Players Association says it is making a pair of $100,000 contributions to Esperanza International and Medicines for Humanity through the Major League Baseball Players Trust.
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