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Molitor is the 13th manager of the Twins since the franchise
moved to Minnesota from Washington D.C. in 1961, but only the
third since 1986.
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Third baseman Pablo Sandoval rejected a $15.3 million qualifying
offer from the San Francisco Giants, Fox Sports reported
Tuesday.
The 28-year-old Sandoval was a key player in the Giants' run to
the World Series championship. He was one of 12 free agents in
Major League Baseball who were extended qualifying offers on
Monday.
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Terry Francona and the Cleveland Indians agreed to a contract
extension that includes team options for 2019 and 2020.
The deal adds two years to Francona's current deal. He was
originally signed to a four-year deal entering the 2013 season
when he was named American League Manager of the Year.
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The Los Angeles Angels signed Cuban middle infielder Roberto
Baldoquin to a contract with a bonus of $8 million, MLB.com
reported Tuesday.
Baldoquin, who defected from Cuba in February and has been
living in the Dominican Republic, is expected to begin his U.S.
baseball career in the minor leagues but could be a future
replacement for Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick.
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The Chicago Cubs reached a one-year, $4 million contract
agreement with left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada on Tuesday.
The Japanese pitcher was called up from the minor leagues in
July and posted a 4-4 record with a 3.25 ERA in 13 starts for
the Cubs. The deal with the Cubs includes the potential to earn
$2 million in bonuses for games started.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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