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The White Sox announced Monday that Luis Aparicio has given his consent for Omar Vizquel to wear No. 11 in his first year with the White Sox.

Justin Verlander feels a connection to the city and the region he has called his home for the first five seasons of his Major League career, and the next five to come.

Jack Zduriencik is an astute baseball lifer who's climbed the ladder, building a solid resume in each of his stops along the way.

The Yankees signed veteran outfielder Marcus Thames to a Minor League contract on Monday, according to SI.com. Thames, who turns 33 on March 6, will be competing with prospective left fielders Randy Winn and Brett Gardner for playing time.

Now that the American sports clock has clicked past another of its major annual appointments with the Super Bowl in the books, only one sport can take the ball and start running with it: baseball.

The Mets announced Monday that Mookie Wilson has accepted a position as the organization's Minor League outfield and baserunning coordinator.

Super Bowl XLIV decides whether the Indianapolis Colts or New Orleans Saints are pro football's best, and it also is the metaphorical handoff to Major League Baseball.

Royals manager Trey Hillman wasn't going to let the Super Bowl make all the news on Sunday. He had a bulletin of his own: Zack Greinke will start on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers.

The Brewers on Monday announced plans to honor former club owner and current Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig with a bronze statue on the home plate plaza at Miller Park, near similar monuments to Hank Aaron and Robin Yount.

Phil Niekro was announced Monday by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as one of seven Hall of Famers who will participate in the second Hall of Fame Classic on June 20.

The Marlins announced that they've extended Spring Training invitations to 22-non rostered players. The list includes top prospect, Mike Stanton, and former first-round Draft pick Matt Dominguez.

Individual-game tickets may be purchased at cubs.com on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets also go on sale at the Wrigley Field Box Office at 8 a.m. CT, via random wristband system.

Truck Day is a magical time in the sport, when all of baseball packs up and heads to its spring homes, to thaw out their bats and gloves at the same time as the weather begins to do the same thing.

Mauer's incredible career thus far and his tremendous '09 season will be examined in the profile, "2009 AL MVP presented by MLB 10: The Show," which will air on MLB Network on Monday night at 8 p.m. ET/7 CT.

The marketing firm that tried to trademark the term "sabermetrics," Deep Focus Inc., withdrew its application Wednesday following opposition from the Society of American Baseball Research, according to a joint statement posted on SABR.org on Monday.

The Rangers might need to improve their offensive numbers against left-handed pitching if they want to compete in the American League West this year.

When asked by The Baltimore Sun whether he thought Miguel Tejada could succeed as a third baseman for the Orioles in 2010, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. said, "There's no doubt about it."

The Caribbean Series, once the stomping ground of Hall of Famers and veteran stars, is facing a youth movement.

The Indians' equipment truck departed Progressive Field, bound for partly cloudy, but altogether more tolerable, conditions in Goodyear, Ariz. The Tribe players will not be far behind.

With Spring Training approaching, a few business matters need to be taken care of. With that in mind, here are the Hot Stove happenings from Monday, as well as a look back at the weekend.

With the offseason reaching its end, it's time for fantasy owners everywhere to get their leagues in order.

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Juan Francisco and Fernando Martinez led the Dominican Republic to a 7-4 victory over Venezuela to seal the 2010 Caribbean Series title.

Left-hander Erik Bedard has passed his physical and signed a one-year contract with the Mariners.

As America prepares for Super Sunday -- and to awaken the next day to the sunrise on another Spring Training -- MLB Nation salutes, and takes sides on, Super Bowl XLIV.

The Dodgers signed 39-year-old outfielder Brian Giles to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp, the club confirmed.

The Blue Jays continued to add pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring left-hander Dana Eveland from the A's in exchange for cash considerations.

Puerto Rico is no longer the ugly duckling of the Caribbean Series. On Sunday the club from Mayaguez topped Mexico, 8-2, in its double round-robin finale to finish with a 4-2 record.

Having paid his dues in full for seven years, growing and evolving through the process, Brandon Wood feels he's ready to join the club as a full-time, full-service member in good standing.

Nate Schierholtz's status as the Giants' Opening Day right fielder shifted from "projected" to "likely" on Saturday.

Former Major League All-Star Moises Alou says one of the most difficult parts of being general manager for the Dominican Republic's Leones del Escogido is sitting still during the games.

Juan Francisco went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and three RBIs in Escogido's 7-2 victory against Mexico on Saturday at Estadio Nueva Esparta to put the Dominican Republic team in the driver's seat heading into the final day of regulation.

On Saturday night, a host of Minor League players helped Puerto Rico stay in the hunt for the title as the Mayaguez club cruised past Venezuela, 7-1, in Caribbean Series play.

With Cristian Guzman remaining at shortstop, it is assumed the Nationals will send shortstop Ian Desmond to Triple-A Syracuse to start the 2010 season. Not so fast, according to Nationals manager Jim Riggleman.

Scott Boras will gladly point out the winners he has matched up with the Tigers. And the agent believes Johnny Damon can have a similar impact.

Tim Lincecum is aware of the rancor a player might harbor following an arbitration hearing. But the Giants ace, who appears bound for a hearing, sounds devoid of any potential ill will.

Babe Ruth's place in history is indelible, but not so his place in the record book. The Bambino wrote that book during his influential 1914-35 career, but a generation of neo-sluggers have been doing their own edits.

The A's are considered to be contenders in the AL West, but because of finance and home field issues other teams don't deal with, they face extra challenges.

The A's traded left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland to Toronto for a player to be named later or cash considerations on Saturday.

Mark Reynolds said he has begun to have discussions with the D-backs concerning a multiyear contract.

Vinny Castilla's list of retirement activities includes golf, family vacations and game-winning hits in the Caribbean Series.

The Big Cat could be joining the Tigers soon. Andres Galarraga will likely join Detroit during Spring Training to serve as a mentor to Miguel Cabrera.

After utility man Melvin Mora reached a one-year, $1.275 million contract agreement with the Rockies a few days ago -- one that was announced officially Friday afternoon -- manager Jim Tracy and club officials dialed up Mora for a conference call.

Adam Kennedy said he agreed to terms with the Nats on Thursday because he will become the team's everyday second baseman, likes the way the team's roster is being constructed and is familiar with manager Jim Riggleman.

Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner believes the club is in position to repeat as World Series champions after adding pitcher Javier Vazquez and outfielder Curtis Granderson during the offseason.

After earning -- and then losing -- the Dodgers' fifth starter job, James McDonald enters camp set on reclaiming that spot.

The Blue Jays have made it official: Kevin Gregg is competing for the closer's job. Toronto announced Friday that it has signed the reliever to a one-year contract that includes a pair of club options.

Reds camp is getting closer and closer to opening -- 13 days from Friday to be exact -- but outfielder Jonny Gomes seemed no closer to being signed in order to participate.