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A baseball source told ESPN.com that Murphy is traveling to
Fort Myers, Fla., for a physical exam and the deal was expected
to be official later Monday.
Murphy hit .283 with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs in 132 games with
the Indians and Angels last season.
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The Texas Rangers officially signed free agent Ian Desmond to a
one-year, $8 million contract, and he will move to left field
with slugger Josh Hamilton out with a knee injury.
A day after Desmond agreed to the deal, the former Washington
Nationals shortstop passed his physical and took part in
workouts at spring training in Surprise, Ariz.
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The Atlanta Braves hired former All-Star outfielder Andruw Jones
as a special assistant to baseball operations.
Jones will report to John Hart, president of baseball
operations, and to general manager John Coppolella, the team
announced Monday. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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